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Unit 4 PHYSICS IB

1) Simple harmonic motion describes the oscillating motion of particles with a restoring force proportional to displacement from equilibrium. 2) A wave is the periodic disturbance or oscillation that transfers energy through a medium or space. Waves can be characterized by their wavelength, frequency, amplitude, and speed. 3) Standing waves are created by the interference of a wave and its reflection, resulting in areas of maximum and minimum displacement called nodes and antinodes. Standing waves have discrete wavelengths and do not transport energy.

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Unit 4 PHYSICS IB

1) Simple harmonic motion describes the oscillating motion of particles with a restoring force proportional to displacement from equilibrium. 2) A wave is the periodic disturbance or oscillation that transfers energy through a medium or space. Waves can be characterized by their wavelength, frequency, amplitude, and speed. 3) Standing waves are created by the interference of a wave and its reflection, resulting in areas of maximum and minimum displacement called nodes and antinodes. Standing waves have discrete wavelengths and do not transport energy.

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