The Department of Physics and Astronomy
Northwestern University

Wave Phenomena

Index  |  Atomic Physics  |  Mechanics  |  Optics  |  Waves

Longitudinal, Transverse and waves of a Mixed Type Sound Propagation of sound waves from a moving source Superposition I The superposition of two simple harmonic waves.  This applet illustrates superposition, and beat frequencies. Superposition II An animated superposition of two simple harmonic waves.  This applet illustrates superposition, beat frequencies, and the distinction between phase and group velocities. Wavepackets Wave Reflection Reflection of a longitudinal wave.

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