Why do we have to study waves?

Water waves have been the subject of intensive study through the years and are difficult to interpret in a complete manner, but we will describe some basic facts about them. A stone dropped into a pool of water creates a series of concentric circles spreading out from the point where the stone entered the water. read more

We study the physics of waves because it provides a rich glimpse into the physical world that we seek to understand and describe as students of physics. Before beginning a formal discussion of the nature of waves, it is often useful to ponder the various encounters and exposures that we have of waves. read more