Interactive Wave Simulation
Visualize wave properties including amplitude, frequency, wavelength, and speed
Amplitude
Wavelength
Transverse Wave
Longitudinal Wave
Standing Wave
Transverse Waves
In transverse waves, the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
v = f × λ (Wave speed = frequency × wavelength)
Examples: Light waves, waves on a string, seismic S-waves.
Longitudinal Waves
In longitudinal waves, the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation, creating compressions and rarefactions.
v = √(B/ρ) (Wave speed in fluids = √(bulk modulus/density))
Examples: Sound waves, seismic P-waves.
Standing Waves
Standing waves result from the interference of two identical waves traveling in opposite directions, creating nodes and antinodes.
fn = n × v/(2L) (Harmonic frequencies)
Examples: Vibrating strings, air columns in musical instruments.
Wave Properties
Wave height
50 units
Oscillations per second
1.0 Hz
Distance between peaks
200 units
Wave Behavior
Distance traveled per second
200 units/s
Wave offset
0°
Energy loss
0%
Display Options
Calculated Wave Properties
Period (T)
1.00 s
Angular Frequency (ω)
6.28 rad/s
Wave Number (k)
0.03 rad/unit
Wave Equation
y(x,t) = 50·sin(0.03x – 6.28t)