Why are you here?

This lab will help you to explore and understand two dimensional wave phenomena using video and still images of real waves traveling in a ripple tank ( device that makes water waves). As you work through this lab you will notice three icons that occasionally appear. This icons launch tools to aid you in your investigation:
Icon
Function
Accesses Glossary
Opens Point-to-Angle Converter
***Click for a Tutorial!***
Returns To This Index

Sometimes you will be instructed to answer a question(s) as you work through the lab. You should answer these before you proceed to the next part as they help you to check whether you understand key ideas. You can also download a hard copy of these questions in pdf format.

Activities:

II. Reflection: III. Refraction: IV. Diffraction: V. Interference


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