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🎵 Longitudinal Wave Simulation – Interactive Physics

This simulation shows how a longitudinal wave travels through a medium, like a sound wave through air. You can control the அலைநீளம் and speed of the wave, and see how it affects the frequency. Compressions appear darker and rarefactions lighter for visual clarity.


🎓 What Is a Longitudinal Wave?

A longitudinal wave is a wave where the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation. In this simulation, you can see how the particles oscillate back and forth, forming regions of compression and rarefaction, similar to sound waves in air.

💡 Try This:

  • Change the wavelength to see more or fewer compressions.
  • Adjust speed to increase or decrease the frequency.
  • Use Refresh to reset the simulation to its starting state.

This animation uses the classic wave equation:

v = f × Î»
where:
  • v is the wave speed (in m/s)
  • f is the frequency (in Hz)
  • λ is the wavelength (in cm)

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