What does travelling wave mean?
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trav·el·ling wave
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Princeton's WordNet
traveling wave, travelling wavenoun
a wave in which the medium moves in the direction of propagation of the wave
Wiktionary
travelling wavenoun
a wave that is not bounded by a given space, but can propagate freely
travelling wavenoun
a wave in which the vibration is in the direction of propagation; a longitudinal wave
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travelling wave
A travelling wave is a type of wave that moves from one point in space to another. It represents a form of energy transport that consists of periodic oscillations of certain quantities. This movement is typically characterized by parameters such as wavelength, frequency, amplitude and velocity, which describes the motion of the wave through space over time. Examples include sound waves, light waves, seismic waves, and waves on a string or in water.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of travelling wave in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of travelling wave in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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