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Sound waves from single clap and a constant sound source

Sound waves from single clap + a constant sound source diagrams

The three diagrams on the left show the result of a single sound, like a clap, spreading out over time – similar to a stone dropped into water. The two diagrams on the right show wave patterns from a continuous sound source.

Wave images, Paul Falstad Falstad.com

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