Physics HL
Physics HL
5
Chapters
329
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Theme A - Space, Time & Motion
Theme A - Space, Time & Motion
Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter
Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter
Theme C - Wave Behaviour
Theme C - Wave Behaviour
Theme D - Fields
Theme D - Fields
Theme E - Nuclear & Quantum Physics
Theme E - Nuclear & Quantum Physics
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Theme C - Wave Behaviour
Physics HL
Physics HL

Theme C - Wave Behaviour

Unlocking Wavefronts & Rays: Dive Into 3D Wave Modelling!

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4 mins read
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Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

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🌟 Spotlight: From the tiny world of particles, let's surf into the mesmerizing universe of waves! 🏄‍♀️

Wavefront

🤔 What is it?

A wavefront is like the "frontline" of a wave. If waves were armies, wavefronts would be the first row of soldiers. For some waves, like water ripples, we can actually see these frontlines.

 

🌍 Real-world example

Imagine throwing a stone into a pond. Those circles that spread out? Yep, those are wavefronts. Each circle represents a point where the wave has the same phase.

Rays

🤔 What is it?

Rays are like the arrows that show the direction in which waves move. They are the imaginary lines pointing the way.

 

🌍 Real-world example

Think of a flashlight in the dark. The light beams are the rays that show which way the light is going. And guess what? If you shine that light on a mirror, the direction can change! 🪞

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Theme C - Wave Behaviour
Physics HL
Physics HL

Theme C - Wave Behaviour

Unlocking Wavefronts & Rays: Dive Into 3D Wave Modelling!

Word Count Emoji
622 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

🌟 Spotlight: From the tiny world of particles, let's surf into the mesmerizing universe of waves! 🏄‍♀️

Wavefront

🤔 What is it?

A wavefront is like the "frontline" of a wave. If waves were armies, wavefronts would be the first row of soldiers. For some waves, like water ripples, we can actually see these frontlines.

 

🌍 Real-world example

Imagine throwing a stone into a pond. Those circles that spread out? Yep, those are wavefronts. Each circle represents a point where the wave has the same phase.

Rays

🤔 What is it?

Rays are like the arrows that show the direction in which waves move. They are the imaginary lines pointing the way.

 

🌍 Real-world example

Think of a flashlight in the dark. The light beams are the rays that show which way the light is going. And guess what? If you shine that light on a mirror, the direction can change! 🪞

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