Wave Motion

Wave Motion

Wave motion is the transfer of energy from one point to another without permanent transfer of matter.

### Types of Waves

### Mechanical Waves

$$Require\ medium\ for\ propagation$$

### Electromagnetic Waves

$$Can\ propagate\ without\ medium$$

### Terminologies

- Wave → Disturbance that transfers energy.

- Medium → Material through which wave propagates.

### Conditions / Special Cases

- Mechanical waves cannot travel in vacuum.

- Electromagnetic waves can travel in vacuum.

### Usage

- Used in sound waves, light waves, and communication systems.