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Undulatory Theory
Definition: Undulatory theory refers to a scientific concept that explains wave-like phenomena through the propagation of undulations or vibrations.
Examples:
- Noun (Physics):
- The undulatory theory suggests that light can be explained as a wave phenomenon rather than just particles.
- According to the undulatory theory of sound, waves travel through the air or any medium by successive compressions and rarefactions.
- Noun (Biology):
- The undulatory theory explains how organisms like snakes and fish move through the flexing and extension of their bodies in a wave-like manner.
- Undulatory locomotion is an effective propulsion method seen in many aquatic creatures, which follows the undulatory theory.
- Adjective:
- In physics, light is often described using the undulatory theory model.
- The scientist presented an undulatory theory-based explanation for the observed behavior of the experiment.
- Verb (transitive):
- The professor undulated the concept of undulatory theory into the minds of the students through engaging demonstrations.
- He skillfully undulated the undulatory theory's significance while delivering his presentation.
- Verb (intransitive):
- The snake undulates its body, following the principles of undulatory theory, to smoothly glide through the grass.
- The waves undulated gently on the surface of the ocean, adhering to the undulatory theory of fluid dynamics.
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