Acoustic Wave Theory

Acoustic Wave Theory describes how sound travels through a medium like air, water, or solids. When an object vibrates, it creates pressure variations that move as waves through the medium. These waves consist of compressions and rarefactions, which push and pull on the surrounding particles. The theory explains how the properties of the medium, such as density and elasticity, affect the speed, wavelength, and strength of sound waves. Understanding this helps in designing audio equipment, sonar systems, and analyzing how sound interacts with different environments.