Waves

Wave physics studies wave phenomena, including sound waves, light waves, and wave propagation.

20 Calculators
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Class 11 — Waves

From wave basics to beats, pipes, and power

Wave Properties

Beginner

Calculate wavelength, frequency, amplitude, and wave velocity.

3-5 min
Start

Doppler Effect

Intermediate

Analyze frequency shifts due to relative motion of source and observer.

6-9 min
Start

Wave Interference

Advanced

Analyze constructive and destructive interference patterns between two waves with interactive visualization.

10-15 min
Start

Standing Waves

Intermediate

Analyze standing wave patterns, nodes, antinodes, and resonance frequencies.

8-12 min
Start

Wave Reflection

Intermediate

Calculate reflection coefficients, phase shifts, and energy transfer at boundaries.

7-10 min
Start

Wave Transmission

Intermediate

Analyze wave transmission between different media and wavelength changes.

6-9 min
Start

Wave Diffraction

Advanced

Study single slit diffraction patterns and interference minima.

10-15 min
Start

Wave Resonance

Intermediate

Analyze resonance phenomena, amplitude amplification, and damping effects.

8-12 min
Start

Thin Lens Equation

Intermediate

Calculate image formation by thin lenses using the lens equation and ray tracing.

6-10 min
Start

Wave Speed

Beginner

Calculate wave speed, wavelength, and frequency relationships for different wave types.

4-6 min
Start
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Beat Frequency

Intermediate

Calculate beat frequency from two superposing waves: f_beat = |f₁ − f₂|.

5-8 min
Start
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Sound Intensity Level

Intermediate

Convert sound intensity to decibels using β = 10 log₁₀(I/I₀).

5-8 min
Start
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String Fundamental Frequency

Intermediate

Find fundamental frequency of a string fixed at both ends: f₁ = v/(2L).

6-9 min
Start
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Open Pipe Harmonics

Intermediate

Resonant frequencies of an open organ pipe: fₙ = nv/(2L).

6-10 min
Start
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Closed Pipe Harmonics

Intermediate

Resonant frequencies of a closed pipe (odd harmonics): fₙ = nv/(4L).

6-10 min
Start
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Wave Power

Advanced

Calculate power transported by a sound wave: P = ½ρω²A²v.

8-12 min
Start
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Phase Difference

Intermediate

Find phase difference from path difference: Δφ = 2πΔx/λ.

5-8 min
Start
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Wave Attenuation

Intermediate

Intensity decay in absorbing media: I = I₀e^(−αx).

6-9 min
Start
New

Mach Number

Intermediate

Compare object speed to sound speed: Ma = v/vₛ.

5-8 min
Start
New

Superposition Amplitude

Intermediate

Resultant amplitude when two waves superpose with phase difference.

6-10 min
Start

Quick practice quiz

Test your understanding — tap an option, then open the linked calculator to explore.

  1. Beat frequency between 440 Hz and 444 Hz is:

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  2. For a wave, v = fλ. If frequency doubles and wavelength halves, speed:

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  3. Open pipe fundamental: f₁ = v/(2L). Closed pipe fundamental:

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