Physics Wavefronts Question (1 Viewer)

ebbygoo

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Just going over some assessable outcomes, and one is
"uses wave theory to demonstrate an understanding of the wave model and methods of descriptions of wave fronts".

I know what a simple wave front is in a diagram i.e a line (lol), but in this statement, what does it mean by 'methods of descriptions of wave fronts'.

Any help much appreciated :D

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hmm trying remember that outcome myself now.
if i remember correctly, that outcome basically means you need to identify the different dimensions a wave front can take
1 dimensional wave: travels in 1 fixed direction such as a sound wave vibrating along a string
2 dimensional wave: the wave front is a circle, such as ripples in a pool of water
3 dimensional wave: the wave front is spherical, and travels in all directions from its distrubance point such as light from a light bulb
 

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