Why Do Waves Oscillate Like a Pendulum?

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Waves oscillate due to a disturbance and a restoring force, similar to the mechanics of a pendulum or a spring. As the system attempts to return to its equilibrium position, it gains velocity, causing it to overshoot the stationary point. This process creates a continuous oscillation as the forces interact. The analogy to pendulums and springs highlights the fundamental principles of wave motion. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for grasping the behavior of waves in various mediums.
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Please correct me or excuse me for my potential ignorance but why do waves oscilliate?
 
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For the same reason a pendulum swings or a spring oscillates. There is a disturbance and some restoring force (like the tension is a string). But as the system returns to what would be the stationary point, it has acquired velocity and continues past the equilibrium point, and so on...
 
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For the same reason a pendulum swings or a spring oscillates. There is a disturbance and some restoring force (like the tension is a string). But as the system returns to what would be the stationary point, it has acquired velocity and continues past the equilibrium point, and so on...
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