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UP Board Class 11 Physics – Waves
The chapter Waves in UP Board Class 11 Physics explains how disturbances travel through a medium and transfer energy without transporting matter. Waves are an essential part of Physics, helping us understand sound, light, communication systems, and many natural phenomena.
Students first learn about the types of waves:
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Mechanical waves – need a material medium (e.g., sound waves).
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Electromagnetic waves – do not need a medium (e.g., light waves).
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Transverse waves – particles move perpendicular to wave motion.
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Longitudinal waves – particles move parallel to wave direction.
The chapter covers important terms such as wavelength, frequency, amplitude, time period, wave velocity, and phase. Mathematical equations of waves help in understanding how waves propagate and carry energy.
A major part of this chapter includes sound waves, their characteristics, speed of sound, and factors affecting it. Students also learn about the principle of superposition and interference of waves, which explain how waves combine to produce patterns of reinforcement and cancellation.
Overall, the chapter builds a strong foundation for advanced topics like sound, optics, and electromagnetic waves in higher classes.
