Propagating disturbance in some quantity over space
Wave such that oscillation is orthogonal to the direction of propagation
Wave such that oscillation is parallel to the direction of propagation
Transverse wave whose oscillation can be modelled by a sinusoidal function
\(f(t) = A \sin ( t)\)
Largest disturbance the wave produces
\(A = \sup_{t \in [t_0,t_1] } (f) \)
Time required until the oscillation cycle repeats
Quantity of periods completed per unit of time (often seconds)
\(\lambda = \frac{1}{T}\)
Initial position in the cycle
\(\phi = 2\pi [\frac{t_0 - t_1 }{T}]_1\)
Property of some group of phenomenon such that their total effect in unison is linear
Property of a physical system such that when isolated, some property of interest does not change
Concept that in a physical system some quantity is constant regardless of any variable
Body that can be rotated without change in shape
Property of some physical object that is not dependent on any other external physical object