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What is a sine wave? Is it periodic or non-periodic? If so, why?

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How can we derive the ripple factor of a full wave rectifier with a capacitor filter?

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Would someone be able to stop the detection of gravitational waves by standing between two mirrors used in the construction of a detector such as VIRGO or LIGO?

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What are the frequency (specifically frequency multiplied by wavelength) for all colors of the rainbow?

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I get hit by some sort of a pulse many times a day from under my bed. What could that be, electromagnetic waves, electric or magnetic field?

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How can we make an analogy between the movement of the sound wave and the electric wave in wires, given that the molecules in the air meet the electrons in the wires?

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How was the velocity of an electromagnetic wave determined to be the speed of light in vacuum?

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What is the definition of the wave function of light?

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Is radio frequency affected by the expansion of space just like the frequency of light since they are also electromagnetic waves?

asked Feb 16, 2022 in Waves physics by marko

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How is a laser driver or wavelength meter used for optics testing?

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What is the wavelength in meters of a proton traveling at 255,000,000 m/s?

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Did Harry inherit more than William?

asked Feb 16, 2022 in Waves physics by DaveUK

+311 votes

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How does an electromagnetic wave travel? What is its medium, if any?

asked Feb 15, 2022 in Waves physics by Dtadaz

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What is the difference between sound waves, light waves, and radio waves? Why are there only three types of waves?

asked Feb 15, 2022 in Waves physics by harryj

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Does the detection of gravitational waves support the presence of luminiferous aether?

asked Feb 15, 2022 in Waves physics by Caretaker29781

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Can 100MHz radio waves cause paresthesia without leaving traces on the skin?

asked Feb 15, 2022 in Waves physics by SolarisDreamer

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Can spiders feel the vibrations of sound waves?

asked Feb 14, 2022 in Waves physics by MrG1961

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What do we mean by a transverse direction?

asked Feb 14, 2022 in Waves physics by Dot99

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Why does the ocean have waves every time compared to rivers?

asked Feb 14, 2022 in Waves physics by Sarah Barker

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Are all available 15 micron long wave surface emissions now being absorbed by H2O and CO2 air molecules?

asked Feb 13, 2022 in Waves physics by FadBurty

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