Longitudinal Waves of Pressure
Longitudinal waves of pressure, also known as pressure waves, describe a type of mechanical wave where particles within the medium oscillate in the same direction as the wave’s propagation.
A harmonic pressure wave oscillation will be, y(x,t)=y0cos(kx-ωt+φ)
Where,
y0 is the amplitude of displacement
k is the wavenumber
x is the distance along the axis of propagation
ω is the angular frequency
t is the time
φ is the phase difference
Longitudinal Waves
Longitudinal Waves are a type of mechanical wave in which the particle oscillates parallel to the direction of the wave. The displacement of the medium in a longitudinal wave is along the direction of wave propagation. Examples of longitudinal waves include sound waves, seismic P waves, ultrasound waves, etc.
In this article, we will learn about Longitudinal Waves, their definition, formula, and examples, along with a comparison with transverse waves.
Table of Content
- What are Longitudinal Waves?
- Examples of Longitudinal Waves
- Longitudinal Waves Formula
- Longitudinal Waves Formulas
- Formation of Longitudinal waves
- Longitudinal Wave of Sound
- Longitudinal Waves of Pressure
- Parts of Longitudinal Wave
- Longitudinal Wave Diagram
- Longitudinal Waves Characteristics
- Particle Vibration
- Difference Between Longitudinal Waves and Transverse Waves
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