Week 6 Travelling Waves Flashcards
1
Q
what are two properties of travelling waves
A
they can be transverse or longitudinal
they can be mechanical or non-mechanical
2
Q
what is the general form of the wave equation
A
d^2y/dt^2 = v^2 d^2y/dx^2
3
Q
what is the velocity equation for a string under tension T and line density μ
A
v = SQRT [ T/μ ]
