Does Huygens' principle apply to sound waves? To water waves? Explain.

Jaxson Mack

Jaxson Mack

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2022-08-11

Does Huygens' principle apply to sound waves? To water waves? Explain.

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wietselau

wietselau

Beginner2022-08-12Added 28 answers

U ( r 0 ) = U 0 e i k r 0 r 0 Huygens' principle applies to any wave that forms a wave crest. Both sound and water waves fall into this category. So, Huygens' principle applies to both.
Result:
Yes, both water and sound waves.

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