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What is the main formula of progressive wave

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What is the main formula of progressive wave

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The main formula of a progressive wave, also known as a traveling wave, is given by:

y(x, t) = A sin(kx - wt + φ)

Where:

  • y(x, t) is the displacement of the wave at position x and time t.
  • A is the amplitude of the wave.
  • k is the wave number, which is equal to 2π divided by the wavelength (λ).
  • w is the angular frequency, which is equal to 2π times the frequency (f).
  • φ is the phase constant, which determines the starting point on the wave cycle.
  • x is the position along the wave.
  • t is the time.

This formula describes a wave that is moving in the positive x-direction. If the wave is moving in the negative x-direction, the formula would be y(x, t) = A sin(kx + wt + φ).

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