How Waves Work: Frequency, Amplitude, and Interference

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This engaging physics lesson provides a comprehensive introduction to waves, distinguishing their behavior from standard physical objects. The video begins with a relatable "stadium wave" analogy to demonstrate how a wave can travel through a crowd while individuals simply stand and sit in place. This foundational concept is used to define a wave as a "repeated disturbance in a medium," contrasted effectively with the trajectory of a baseball to highlight the difference between energy transport and particle transport.