A physics wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through a medium or space without permanently displacing the medium itself. It is characterized by its amplitude, wavelength, and frequency.
The two main types of physics waves are transverse waves and longitudinal waves. Transverse waves have particle displacement perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, while longitudinal waves have particle displacement parallel to the direction of wave propagation.
Physics waves can interact with each other in several ways, including constructive interference (waves combine to form a larger amplitude), destructive interference (waves cancel each other out), and resonance (a wave's frequency matches the natural frequency of an object, causing it to vibrate).
The frequency of a wave is inversely proportional to its wavelength. This means that as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.
Physics waves have many practical applications, such as in communication systems (radio, TV, cell phones), medical imaging (ultrasound), and music production. They are also used in various industries, including transportation (sonar for navigation), construction (ultrasonic testing), and manufacturing (laser cutting).