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wave

Repeated oscillation about a stable equilibrium

EntityQ37172

Also known as waves

Subclass of: oscillation
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In mathematics and physical science, a wave is a propagating dynamic disturbance of one or more quantities. Periodic waves oscillate repeatedly about an equilibrium (resting) value at some frequency. When the entire waveform moves in one direction, it is said to be a traveling wave; by contrast, a pair of identical superimposed periodic waves traveling in opposite directions makes a standing wave. In a standing wave, the amplitude of vibration has nulls at some positions where the wave amplitude appears smaller or even zero.

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Members / parts: transverse wave
longitudinal wave
Has characteristic: wavelength
frequency
waveform
Different from: Fala
Disjoint union of: list of values as qualifiers list item: mechanical wave, electromagnetic wave
Permanent duplicated item: Q12565879

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