Practical activities designed for use in the classroom with 11- to 19-year-olds.
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Measuring waves in a ripple tank
Using the stroboscope to ‘freeze’ waves in a ripple tank, and to confirm the relationship between wave speed, frequency and wavelength.
Experiments
Using a stroboscope to 'freeze' continuous ripples
Estimating wavelength, frequency, and velocity of ripples
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