Waves
Wave physics studies wave phenomena, including sound waves, light waves, and wave propagation.
Class 11 — Waves
From wave basics to beats, pipes, and power
Wave Properties
Calculate wavelength, frequency, amplitude, and wave velocity.
Doppler Effect
Analyze frequency shifts due to relative motion of source and observer.
Wave Interference
Analyze constructive and destructive interference patterns between two waves with interactive visualization.
Standing Waves
Analyze standing wave patterns, nodes, antinodes, and resonance frequencies.
Wave Reflection
Calculate reflection coefficients, phase shifts, and energy transfer at boundaries.
Wave Transmission
Analyze wave transmission between different media and wavelength changes.
Wave Diffraction
Study single slit diffraction patterns and interference minima.
Wave Resonance
Analyze resonance phenomena, amplitude amplification, and damping effects.
Thin Lens Equation
Calculate image formation by thin lenses using the lens equation and ray tracing.
Wave Speed
Calculate wave speed, wavelength, and frequency relationships for different wave types.
Beat Frequency
Calculate beat frequency from two superposing waves: f_beat = |f₁ − f₂|.
Sound Intensity Level
Convert sound intensity to decibels using β = 10 log₁₀(I/I₀).
String Fundamental Frequency
Find fundamental frequency of a string fixed at both ends: f₁ = v/(2L).
Open Pipe Harmonics
Resonant frequencies of an open organ pipe: fₙ = nv/(2L).
Closed Pipe Harmonics
Resonant frequencies of a closed pipe (odd harmonics): fₙ = nv/(4L).
Wave Power
Calculate power transported by a sound wave: P = ½ρω²A²v.
Phase Difference
Find phase difference from path difference: Δφ = 2πΔx/λ.
Wave Attenuation
Intensity decay in absorbing media: I = I₀e^(−αx).
Mach Number
Compare object speed to sound speed: Ma = v/vₛ.
Superposition Amplitude
Resultant amplitude when two waves superpose with phase difference.
Quick practice quiz
Test your understanding — tap an option, then open the linked calculator to explore.
Beat frequency between 440 Hz and 444 Hz is:
Open calculator →For a wave, v = fλ. If frequency doubles and wavelength halves, speed:
Open calculator →Open pipe fundamental: f₁ = v/(2L). Closed pipe fundamental:
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