Measuring waves in a ripple tank

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Practical Physics [1]

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 [2]

Estimating wavelength, frequency, and velocity of ripples [3]

Related Guidance

Using ripple tanks [4]

Asking questions [5]

Classroom management in semi-darkness [6]

Institute of Physics [7]

 

Source URL: http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/practical-physics/measuring-waves-ripple-tank

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[1] http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/practical-physics
[2] http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/node/2001
[3] http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/node/2002
[4] http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/node/1961
[5] http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/node/1964
[6] http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/node/1809
[7] http://www.iop.org/