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Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

The simulation below shows a propagating wave. Click the start button to see the wave propagating. The simulation can be controlled by adjusting the amplitude, wavelength and phase of the wave. To assist with visualisation, the displacement and density of the points can be modified in addition to a quasi-one dimensional demonstration of the wave. By considering a simulateously longitudinal and transverse, a phase constant can be introduced. Investigate how each of these parameters modify the wave.

Wavelength (T):
Amplitude (T):
Wavelength (L):
Amplitude (L):
Phase:

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Cpp Gnuplot