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PHYS 200: Fundamentals of Physics

Lecture 19 - Waves << previous session | next session >>

Overview:

Waves are discussed in further detail. Basic properties of the waves such as velocity, energy, intensity, and frequency are discussed through a variety of examples. The second half of the lecture deals specifically with superposition of waves. Constructive and destructive interferences are defined and discussed.

Reading assignment:

Wolfson and Pasachoff, Physics with Modern Physics, chapter 17.

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Problem Set 9 [PDF]
Problem Set 9 Solutions [PDF]

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