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    • https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Electricity_and_Magnetism/Electromagnetics_and_Applications_(Staelin)/13%3A_Acoustics/13.01%3A_Acoustic_Waves
      This page provides an overview of wave phenomena with a focus on acoustic waves, comparing them to electromagnetic waves in theory and application. It discusses the mathematical formulation of acousti...This page provides an overview of wave phenomena with a focus on acoustic waves, comparing them to electromagnetic waves in theory and application. It discusses the mathematical formulation of acoustic wave equations, phase and group velocities, and their propagation characteristics. Key concepts such as acoustic impedance, intensity, and energy balance in resonators are explored, alongside practical examples.
    • https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Electricity_and_Magnetism/Electromagnetics_and_Applications_(Staelin)/02%3A_Introduction_to_Electrodynamics/2.02%3A_Electromagnetic_waves_in_the_time_domain
      This page explains Maxwell's equations, which predict electromagnetic waves' existence and behavior in a vacuum using parameters like permittivity and permeability. It establishes that electric fields...This page explains Maxwell's equations, which predict electromagnetic waves' existence and behavior in a vacuum using parameters like permittivity and permeability. It establishes that electric fields propagate perpendicular to their direction of travel, leading to polarization.
    • https://phys.libretexts.org/Courses/Coalinga_College/Physical_Science_for_Educators_(CID%3A_PHYS_14)/16%3A_Reflections_and_Refraction_of_Waves/16.03%3A_End_of_Chapter_Activity
      Objective: Use AI and Bloom's Taxonomy to develop a lesson plan that effectively teaches 10th graders about the fundamentals of reflection and refraction of waves, including the physics behind these p...Objective: Use AI and Bloom's Taxonomy to develop a lesson plan that effectively teaches 10th graders about the fundamentals of reflection and refraction of waves, including the physics behind these phenomena and their practical applications. By incorporating these strategies and activities, educators can effectively teach 10th graders about reflection and refraction of waves, helping them understand and appreciate these fundamental concepts and their applications in the real world.
    • https://phys.libretexts.org/Courses/Coalinga_College/Physical_Science_for_Educators_(CID%3A_PHYS_14)/13%3A_Transverse_and_Longitudinal_Waves/13.03%3A_Waves_and_Oscillations
      The first step in linking harmonic motion to waves.
    • https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Astronomy__Cosmology/Introduction_to_Astronomy_(Lumen)/04%3A_Light_and_Spectra/4.03%3A_The_Electromagnetic_Spectrum
      This page explains the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS), highlighting the range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation that acts as both waves and particles. It details the visible light segment (4...This page explains the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS), highlighting the range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation that acts as both waves and particles. It details the visible light segment (400 nm to 700 nm) and the various types of radiation, including Radio, Microwave, Infrared, Ultraviolet, X-rays, and Gamma Rays. It notes that only specific wavelengths penetrate Earth’s atmosphere and provides a mnemonic for remembering the order of the EMS.
    • https://phys.libretexts.org/Courses/Coalinga_College/Physical_Science_for_Educators_(CID%3A_PHYS_14)/15%3A_Electromagnetic_Radiation/15.02%3A_Electromagnetic_Waves_Overview
      Origins of the concept of electromagnetic waves.
    • https://phys.libretexts.org/Courses/Coalinga_College/Physical_Science_for_Educators_(CID%3A_PHYS_14)/15%3A_Electromagnetic_Radiation/15.03%3A_Electromagnetic_Spectrum
      Light can be described as a continuous spectrum of frequencies that correspond to wavelengths of light.
    • https://phys.libretexts.org/Courses/Coalinga_College/Physical_Science_for_Educators_(CID%3A_PHYS_14)/14%3A_Property_of_Sound_Doppler_Effect_and_Interferences/14.03%3A_Sound_Waves
      The tree above generated sound waves when it fell to the ground, so it made sound according to the scientific definition. In longitudinal waves, particles of the medium vibrate back and forth parallel...The tree above generated sound waves when it fell to the ground, so it made sound according to the scientific definition. In longitudinal waves, particles of the medium vibrate back and forth parallel to the direction that the waves travel. Q: If there were no air particles to carry the vibrations away from the guitar string, how would sound reach the ear? That’s because the sound couldn’t travel away from the clock without air particles to pass the sound energy along.
    • https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Electricity_and_Magnetism/Electromagnetics_and_Applications_(Staelin)/02%3A_Introduction_to_Electrodynamics/2.03%3A_Maxwell%E2%80%99s_equations%2C_waves%2C_and_polarization_in_the_frequency_domain
      This page explores linear systems in relation to sinusoidal inputs, emphasizing wave manipulation through complex notation. It highlights the use of phasors in simplifying Maxwell's equations and deri...This page explores linear systems in relation to sinusoidal inputs, emphasizing wave manipulation through complex notation. It highlights the use of phasors in simplifying Maxwell's equations and deriving the Helmholtz wave equation. The relationship between phasor and time-domain expressions, governed by Faraday's law, is discussed alongside various polarization states, including linear and circular polarizations, and their representations.
    • https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/College_Physics/College_Physics_1e_(OpenStax)/16%3A_Oscillatory_Motion_and_Waves/16.09%3A_Waves
      a wave is a disturbance that propagates, or moves from the place it was created. For water waves, the disturbance is in the surface of the water, perhaps created by a rock thrown into a pond or by a s...a wave is a disturbance that propagates, or moves from the place it was created. For water waves, the disturbance is in the surface of the water, perhaps created by a rock thrown into a pond or by a swimmer splashing the surface repeatedly. For sound waves, the disturbance is a change in air pressure, perhaps created by the oscillating cone inside a speaker. For earthquakes, there are several types of disturbances, including disturbance of Earth’s surface and pressure under the surface.
    • https://phys.libretexts.org/Courses/Coalinga_College/Physical_Science_for_Educators_(CID%3A_PHYS_14)/15%3A_Electromagnetic_Radiation/15.04%3A_Electromagnetic_Waves_and_Materials
      Part of what influences the way a wave interacts with an object is the frequency of the source and the molecular properties of the object. Red light travels the fastest through the prism and is deflec...Part of what influences the way a wave interacts with an object is the frequency of the source and the molecular properties of the object. Red light travels the fastest through the prism and is deflected the least, Blue light travels the slowest and is affected more by passing through the prism.

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