We know that wave is associated with the transfer of energy. There are many types of waves studied in Physics. Some waves need a material medium to propagate, and some do not need a medium for propagation. In this session, let us learn in detail about waves and the types of waves. A wave transmits information or energy from one point to another in the form of signals, but no material object makes this journey. The frequency of a wave is obtained by including a factor of time in the mix. We are completely dependent on waves for all of our wireless communications. For example, if you make a call to your friend in another city with your mobile phone, the entire communication is happening via audio, but the entire process of transmission of a signal from the talker to the receiver occurs as a waveform. The phone converts your voice into an electrical signal which then propagates either through copper wires or through antennae in wireless communication. A wave is a flow or transfer of energy in the form of oscillation through a medium – space or mass. Sea waves or tides, a sound we hear, a photon of light travelling, and even the movement of small plants blown by the wind are all examples of different waves. A simple wave illustration is as follows.
Different types of waves have different sets of characteristics. Based on the orientation of particle motion and direction of energy, there are three categories:
There are two types of mechanical waves:
Water waves are an example of a combination of both longitudinal and transverse motions.
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Following are the different types of electromagnetic waves:
Learn more about Sound waves here.
A wave is a flow or transfer of energy in the form of oscillation through a medium – space or mass.
The following are the types of waves:
No, mechanical waves cannot travel through vacuum. Waves that do not need any medium for propagation are known as non-mechanical waves. Types of mechanical waves are: For more understanding of other Physics related concepts, stay tuned with BYJU’S – The Learning App.
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