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... wave . 179-182 . Vibrations in tubes . 183-187 . General equations . Spherical wave . 188-191 . Comparison with observation . Specific heat . Effect of co - existent vibrations . 192-193 . Reflection and refraction of sound . CHAPTER ...
... wave . 179-182 . Vibrations in tubes . 183-187 . General equations . Spherical wave . 188-191 . Comparison with observation . Specific heat . Effect of co - existent vibrations . 192-193 . Reflection and refraction of sound . CHAPTER ...
Page 193
... wave is therefore propagated in the negative direction . Lastly , consider the motion of a point between the limits AB of the initial disturbance . B. H. 25 The velocity and condensation are both given , { equations PROPAGATION OF WAVES .
... wave is therefore propagated in the negative direction . Lastly , consider the motion of a point between the limits AB of the initial disturbance . B. H. 25 The velocity and condensation are both given , { equations PROPAGATION OF WAVES .
Page 194
... wave has travelled over a space AP , and it is then disturbed only by the positive wave travel- ling over BP . 177. It may be observed that of these two waves it is pos- sible that only one may exist ; if , for instance - ↓ ( x ) ...
... wave has travelled over a space AP , and it is then disturbed only by the positive wave travel- ling over BP . 177. It may be observed that of these two waves it is pos- sible that only one may exist ; if , for instance - ↓ ( x ) ...
Page 195
... Wave . 178. The term wave is applied to any state of motion transmitted through a substance the elements of which are slightly disturbed . The length of a wave is the distance be- tween two consecutive surfaces of equal displacement ...
... Wave . 178. The term wave is applied to any state of motion transmitted through a substance the elements of which are slightly disturbed . The length of a wave is the distance be- tween two consecutive surfaces of equal displacement ...
Page 196
... wave , half condensing and half rarefying , will be propagated in each direction * . If the disc make a complete oscillation , starting from rest and returning to its original position , complete waves will be propagated in each ...
... wave , half condensing and half rarefying , will be propagated in each direction * . If the disc make a complete oscillation , starting from rest and returning to its original position , complete waves will be propagated in each ...
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