How the mathematical wave equation was derived

Ercross · May 1, 2015

Please, I've been unable to comprehend how the mathematical wave equation was derived.. Please can anyone explain it to me...

Nugatory · May 1, 2015

Ercross said:

Please, I've been unable to comprehend how the mathematical wave equation was derived.. Please can anyone explain it to me...

You'll have to tell us more before we can help. Show us the derivation you're having trouble with, and tell us at which point you're getting stuck, and we may be able to help you through it.

davidbenari · May 2, 2015

The first minutes in this video has an excellent and clear derivation:

How the mathematical wave equation was derived

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