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Sound Waves

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Physics

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Types of Waves

  • Waves are disturbances that transfer energy without transferring matter.
  • Mechanical waves require a medium; electromagnetic waves do not.
  • Transverse waves: particles oscillate perpendicular to wave direction (e.g., light).
2

Progressive and Standing Waves

  • Progressive waves move forward with constant speed and transfer energy.
  • Displacement equation: y(x,t) = A sin(kx ± ωt + φ).
  • Wave number k = 2π/λ; angular frequency ω = 2πf.
3

Reflection of Waves and Boundary Conditions

  • Waves reflect when they hit a boundary.
  • Fixed end: reflection with phase change of 180° (inverted).
  • Free end: reflection without phase change (upright).
4

Organ Pipes and Harmonics

  • Closed organ pipe: closed at one end, open at the other.
  • Open organ pipe: open at both ends.
  • In closed pipe: only odd harmonics present (f₁, 3f₁, 5f₁...).

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Key Concepts

Waves are classified into mechanicalProgressive waves travel through a mediumWhen two or more waves meetBeats occur when two sound wavesThe Doppler effect is the apparent

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