Pratical: Ripple Tank Flashcards

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1
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What is used to ‘freeze’ the ripples?

A

Strobe light

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2
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What is the wavelength in this practical?

A

The distance between each line

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3
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How do you calculate the speed of the waves?

A

frequency x wavelength

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4
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How can you calculate the frequency?

A

use a normal light and count how many pass in the 10 seconds the divide that by 10

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