Distinguish between a wave pulse and a periodic wave.
Pulse |
Periodic wave |
1. A pulse is a wave produced by a sudden disturbance of short duration. |
1. A periodic wave produced by continuous and regular vibrations of the particles of the medium. |
2. The medium oscillates for a short time and then returns to its undisturbed position. |
2. The medium vibrates for a long time after being disturbed, in a periodic wave. |
3. The wave forms are not repetitive. |
3. The wave form has a basic pattern which repeats itself after a fixed interval. |
4. It is formed in a small portion of the medium. |
4. It is stretched over the entire length of the medium. |