Transverse Harmonic Wave Simulation
This simulation demonstrates the traveling wave described by y(x,t) = 3.0 sin(36t + 0.018x + π/4), propagating from right to left with amplitude 3.0 cm, angular frequency 36 rad/s, and wave number 0.018 cm⁻¹.
Animation
Measurements
Current: 1x
Current: 0 cm
Wave Properties:
Amplitude: 3.0 cm
Frequency: 5.73 Hz
Wavelength: 349.07 cm
Wave speed: 2000.00 cm/s
Initial phase at origin: π/4 rad
Wave Equation: y(x,t) = 3.0 sin(36t + 0.018x + π/4)
Key Parameters:
- Amplitude (A) = 3.0 cm
- Angular frequency (ω) = 36 rad/s → f = ω/2π = 5.73 Hz
- Wave number (k) = 0.018 cm⁻¹ → λ = 2π/k = 349.07 cm
- Wave speed (v) = ω/k = 2000 cm/s
- Initial phase (Φ) = π/4 rad
