Recent questions in Waves physics

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Is it possible to make use of the amount of kinetic energy in ocean waves to create electricity?

asked Mar 16, 2022 in Waves physics by NebulaEnigma (2.1k points)

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Which element of nature resonates with you more, the calming sound of ocean waves or the tranquil beauty of a forest?

asked Mar 16, 2022 in Waves physics by Red Oak

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How is the constant '0.637' in sine wave average formula of alternating current obtained from the wave?

asked Mar 15, 2022 in Waves physics by mtboo (3.3k points)

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Why do electrons change their behaviour when the human consciousness observes wave-like function?

asked Mar 15, 2022 in Waves physics by SolarisAlchemy

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What is the number of waves produced by a tuning fork to reach a person 90 m away from it, given that its frequency is 460 Hz and the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s؟?

asked Mar 15, 2022 in Waves physics by Richy85

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How does a wave function collapse in quantum mechanics/physics?

asked Mar 15, 2022 in Waves physics by QuantumHorizon

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What is the definition of an orthogonal state? How can we prove that a state is orthogonal if its wave functions are mutually perpendicular?

asked Mar 15, 2022 in Waves physics by kendo

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Are gravitational waves the first ever observation in astronomy that are not electromagnetic radiation (light, radio waves, etc.)? Is this akin to gaining a whole new sense of perception, like hearing for the first time?

asked Mar 15, 2022 in Waves physics by SeraphicNova

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What is the wavelength of light referred to as?

asked Mar 15, 2022 in Waves physics by plumbstoneltd

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What is the physical significance of wave function?

asked Mar 15, 2022 in Waves physics by James Walthamstow

+49 votes

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Is a photon an independent entity or a wave of some medium like a water wave?

asked Mar 14, 2022 in Waves physics by DomP182

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Does the position operator on a wave function return a number, coordinate, or vector?

asked Mar 14, 2022 in Waves physics by Mike73

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Can a person who is not able to see visible light still feel infrared rays and radio waves?

asked Mar 14, 2022 in Waves physics by chappers

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What happens if a ship's anchors aren't heavy enough for its size or speed at which it travels through water (or any liquid)? Does it cause waves/movement around itself while traveling?

asked Mar 14, 2022 in Waves physics by Tony_montana

+67 votes

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Is there any animation that clearly shows how the standing wave is formed between two fixed ends by the superposition of an incident traveling wave with multiple reflections?

asked Mar 14, 2022 in Waves physics by Jason1212121

+122 votes

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What is the wave length of a neutron traveling at a speed of 4.15 km/s (neutron of this speed is obtained from a nuclear pile)?

asked Mar 13, 2022 in Waves physics by mmatt

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Using red cadmium light with wavelength 643.8nm, Mitchelson in his original experiment could see interference fringes after he had moved one of the mirrors 25cm away from the coincidence position. How many interference paths will he count?

asked Mar 13, 2022 in Waves physics by MysticEnigma

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What is the relationship between wavelength, frequency and speed of sound in a medium?

asked Mar 13, 2022 in Waves physics by Truckcab79

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What relates gravity and wave-particle duality?

asked Mar 13, 2022 in Waves physics by Eddie Collman

+27 votes

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Can the particle-wave duality be described in classical terms without using quantum concepts or equations?

asked Mar 13, 2022 in Waves physics by involvekumquats

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