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say for example there is a pulse through a string .then what exactly is wave speed or for that matter in case of unidirectional wave motion
pardesi said:i want to have the definition well the espression is well one perhaps a physical interpretation will do
Wave speed is the rate at which a wave travels through a medium. It is measured in meters per second (m/s).
Wave speed can be calculated by dividing the wavelength of the wave by the period of the wave. It can also be calculated by multiplying the frequency of the wave by its wavelength.
The factors that affect wave speed include the properties of the medium it is traveling through, such as density and elasticity, as well as the frequency and wavelength of the wave.
Wave speed is directly proportional to frequency and inversely proportional to wavelength. This means that as frequency increases, wave speed also increases, and as wavelength increases, wave speed decreases.
Yes, wave speed can change as it travels through different mediums. For example, sound waves travel faster in solids compared to liquids and gases. Additionally, changes in temperature and pressure can also affect wave speed.