Wave Physics Simulation with Measurements

Transverse Wave with Scale

In a transverse wave, particles move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. The grid shows distance in meters (horizontal) and displacement in centimeters (vertical).

0.0m0.3m0.5m0.8m1.0m1.3m1.5m1.8m2.0m2.3m2.5m2.8m3.0m3.3m3.5m3.8m4.0m10cm8cm5cm3cm0cm-3cm-5cm-8cm-10cmWave DirectionA = 5.0cmλ = 2.00m

Current Wave Properties

2.40 m/s
v = f × λ
0.83 s
T = 1/f
7.54 rad/s
ω = 2πf
3.14 rad/m
k = 2π/λ

Measure the Wave Parameters

Use the grid and visual indicators to measure the wave properties. Enter your measurements with proper units:

Hint: Look at the red dashed line
Hint: Count oscillations per second
Hint: Look at the green dashed line

Wave Physics Formulas

Fundamental Relationships

  • Wave Speed: v = f × λ (m/s)
  • Period: T = 1/f (seconds)
  • Angular Frequency: ω = 2πf (rad/s)
  • Wave Number: k = 2π/λ (rad/m)

Wave Equations

  • Transverse: y(x,t) = A sin(kx - ωt)
  • Longitudinal: s(x,t) = A sin(kx - ωt)
  • Where: A = amplitude, k = wave number, ω = angular frequency