Definition:Wave/Progressive
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Definition
A wave whose wave profile actually moves in space over time is called a progressive wave.
Also known as
A progressive wave is also known as:
- a moving wave
- a travelling wave.
Also see
- Results about progressive waves can be found here.
Sources
- 1955: C.A. Coulson: Waves (7th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): Chapter $\text {I}$: The Equation of Wave Motion: $\S 6$