Oscillation & Waves: JEE Main, CBSE Term 2 Physics Concept Explainer

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A force comes into play when the object has a little displacement from its original position and tries to move the object back to the equilibrium point is called 'oscillation.'

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It consists of movement, which can happen periodically for a period of time.

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Every oscillation is a periodic motion, but every periodic motion is not an oscillation.

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The distraction created in a medium by its species' to and fro motion about their mean position is called a 'Wave'.

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If these waves are present in a material medium such as solid, liquid or gas, they are known as 'Material waves or Elastic waves.'

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Example: Waves produced on the surface of water or in the air or stretched strings.

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The transmission of energy such as sound and light when the particles of the medium move about their mean position.

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