Core Practical 4.17 - Investigating Wave Properties

Question 1

Waves:

Method:

Answer 1

• Set up ripple tank with a light source on top to create a shadow of the waves beneath, and paper beneath to make waves more visible
• Set up a 10 second timer, and record on camera the ripples
• Count how many ripples go past a certain point in that time

Question 2

Waves:

Equipment:

Answer 2

• Ripple Tank
• Light Source
• Ruler
• Paper
• Stopwatch
• Camera

Question 3

Waves:

Variables:

Answer 3

• Dependant - Wavelength
• Independant - Frequency
• Control - Water in ripple tank