Wave motion is the transfer of energy through a medium by the repeated oscillation of particles. It is characterized by a disturbance or vibration that travels through the medium without causing a net displacement of the medium itself.
Wave motion is produced when a source, such as a vibration or disturbance, causes a disturbance in a medium. This disturbance propagates through the medium in the form of a wave, carrying energy with it.
In wave motion, particles do not move in a straight line. Instead, they oscillate up and down or back and forth as the wave passes through them. This oscillation causes a lag in the movement of the particles compared to the wave itself.
The speed of wave motion is affected by the properties of the medium, such as density and elasticity, as well as the frequency and wavelength of the wave. It also depends on whether the medium is solid, liquid, or gas.
Wave motion involves the transfer of energy through a medium, while particle motion refers to the movement of individual particles. In wave motion, particles oscillate but do not travel with the wave, whereas in particle motion, the particles move in a specific direction.