2006-08-31 04:47:51 · 6 answers · asked by goring 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
In simple terms what is awave?
2006-08-31 04:59:05 · update #1
Here you'll find the definition of 'wave' and some (fun) examples
2006-08-31 05:01:07 · answer #1 · answered by mc2_is_e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Despite the fact that there are two question marks, that is not really a question.
It is not an inherent property of waves to require a medium.
Electromagnetic waves do NOT require a medium to propagate, they are SELF propagating....they can even travel through a vacuum.
Most other waves to require a medium in which the energy can transfer through, but it is not a property of all waves so it cannot be part of your so called "Wave definition".
2006-08-31 12:00:31 · answer #2 · answered by mrjeffy321 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wave is defined as a disturbance that propagates and carries energy.
2006-08-31 11:54:09 · answer #3 · answered by gymnastics617 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply put?
Anything that repeats itself through space and/or time is a wave.
2006-08-31 11:54:16 · answer #4 · answered by Epicarus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Waves are functions.
2006-08-31 13:04:42 · answer #5 · answered by THE CAT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could you try rephrasing the question into something more meaningful please.
2006-08-31 11:53:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋