Intermolecular attractions and Wave propagation

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This discussion focuses on the relationship between intermolecular attractions and wave propagation. The participant seeks clarity on the forces that cause medium particles to move in response to a propagating wave, specifically questioning the nature of intermolecular forces, such as hydrogen bonds and Van der Waals forces. The conversation highlights the significance of energy distribution in shaping wave patterns and the role of these forces in particle movement. The participant also requests resources for better understanding wave mechanics.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of wave mechanics and propagation
  • Knowledge of intermolecular forces, including hydrogen bonds and Van der Waals forces
  • Familiarity with energy transfer in physical systems
  • Basic concepts of particle motion in a medium
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  • Research the principles of wave mechanics and their mathematical descriptions
  • Study intermolecular forces in detail, focusing on hydrogen bonding and Van der Waals forces
  • Explore energy distribution in wave propagation using resources like "Fundamentals of Waves and Oscillations"
  • Investigate educational materials on wave phenomena, such as online courses or textbooks
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Students and educators in physics, researchers in material science, and anyone interested in the fundamental principles of wave propagation and intermolecular forces.

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Hi

I can't proceed imagining the matter after this point...

For a propagating wave:

The medium particle gains energy to move.. Question 1: what makes the particle to move up or down, what is the force acting upon it. The wave sinusoidal pattern shape that travels across the medium particles is energy.. the energy distribution that makes the shape of propagation.. what is it??

Question two.. the particle moves up or down, due to some intermolecular attraction, the neighbouring particles move similarly.. what is that intermolecular force?

thanx in advance
 
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I'm having a difficult time describing the wave itself, but intermolecular forces are forces between molecules that cause them to attract or repel each other. There are several different forces, such as the hydrogen bonds between the molecules in water, and the Van Der Waals force.
 
How about describing the wave itself? where can I fing some useful (understandable :) ) Materials explaining this matter?
 

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