Wave Speed
waves optics · periodic waves
Relates propagation speed, frequency, and wavelength.
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Periodic Wave
waves optics · periodic waves
Describes one sinusoidal travelling wave using amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and phase.
Beat Frequency
waves optics · sound
Gives beat frequency from two nearby source frequencies.
Intensity
waves optics · sound
Relates average power crossing a surface to its area.
Sound Intensity Level
waves optics · sound
Expresses sound intensity relative to a reference intensity on a logarithmic scale.
Double-Slit Interference
waves optics · interference
States the constructive-interference condition for a two-slit pattern.
Index of Refraction
waves optics · refraction
Relates a medium’s refractive index to light speed in that medium.
Snell's Law
waves optics · refraction
Relates incident and refracted angles across an interface.
Critical Angle
waves optics · refraction
Gives the critical angle for light moving from higher to lower refractive index.
Thin Lens and Mirror Equation
waves optics · geometric optics
Relates focal length to object and image distances for an ideal thin lens or spherical mirror.
Linear Magnification
waves optics · geometric optics
Relates image-to-object size and distance ratios under the source convention.