Ripple Tank Practicle

Question 1

What is the equation needed?

Answer 1

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength

Question 2

How do you find out wave length?

Answer 2

1. Put a ruler next to the white paper
2. Turn on the ripple tank
3. Take a still image or the paper and measure 10 wavelengths
4. Divide by 10 to get 1 wavelength

Question 3

How do you get frequency?

Answer 3

1. Put a timer at a point along the paper
2. Start it and count how many lines pass it in 10 secs
3. Divide by 10

Question 4

What equipment will you need?

Answer 4

Water
Ripple tank
White paper
Lamp
Power
Wave block