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Physics Course/Motion/Periodic Motion/Wave

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Waves are disturbances travelling in a medium . Fr example, Concentric circular water wave, Sin wave , Square wave ...

Sin Wave

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Sinusoidal wave

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Characteristics of Sinusoidal wave

Wave shape
Wave equation
Wave function

Sinusoidal Standing Wave

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Characteristics of Sinusoidal wave

Wave shape
Wave function

Decay Sinusoidal wave

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Characteristics of standing sinusoidal wave

Wave shape
Wave equation
Wave function


Electromagnetic Sinusoidal wave

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Characteristics of Sinusoidal wave

Wave shape
Wave equation
Wave function

Oscillation Sinusoidal wave

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Oscillation refers to any Periodic Motion moving at a distance about the equilibrium position and repeat itself over and over for a period of time . Example The Oscillation up and down of a Spring , The Oscillation side by side of a Spring. The Oscillation swinging side by side of a pendulum

Spring's oscillation

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Spring's Oscillation Up and down

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When apply a force on an object of mass attach to a spring . The spring will move a distance y above and below the equilibrium point and this movement keeps on repeating itself for a period of time . The movement up and down of spring for a period of time is called Oscillation

Equilibrium is reached when

Spring's Oscillation Side by side

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Equilibrium is reached when

Pendulum Oscillation

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When there is a force acting on a pendulum. The pendulum will swing from side to side for a certain period of time. This type of movement is called oscillation

Equilibrium is reached when

Water Wave

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Concentric Circles

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Concentric circles travels in a direction when there is a cobble drops on the water surface

Which can be expressed as


High Low Wave

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Water wave moves in a direction that changes its amplitude sinusoidally

With

 : Wavelength . The distance between 2 crests (highest point)
 : Frequency . frequency of time to complete a cycle

Electric Sinusoidal Wave - LC series circuit

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Natural Response

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The natural response of the LC series is a Sinusoidal Wave . Therefore, LC series can be used as a Sin Wave Oscillator

Resonance Response

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Resonance occurs in the circuit when

At Resonance, the LC series has the capability to generate Standing Wave Oscillation

Electromagnetic Sinusoidal Wave

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Wave shape
Wave equation
Wave function

In summary

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Sinusoidal wave function

Sinusoidal wave equation

. Spring oscillation
. Sting oscillation
. LC series circuit oscillation