The wavelength decreases as the drops get faster or more frequent.
What about wave speed and intensity? It was more intense as the drops got more frequent because the waves were closer together.
Think back to the experiment we did with the ropes and slinkies, less energy, longer wavelength, right? Yes, because since the waves are slower the distance between the incident and next wave it further away.
I found the wave simulator very interesting. It helped me see how waves travel through different mediums. The types of waves included light, water and sound. What I found interesting is that when the inducer of waves for sound was turned off, it took a sufficient amount of time until the waves came to a complete stop.
If you would like to try out the Wave Simulator then click this link: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/wave-interference
Think back to the experiment we did with the ropes and slinkies, less energy, longer wavelength, right? Yes, because since the waves are slower the distance between the incident and next wave it further away.
I found the wave simulator very interesting. It helped me see how waves travel through different mediums. The types of waves included light, water and sound. What I found interesting is that when the inducer of waves for sound was turned off, it took a sufficient amount of time until the waves came to a complete stop.
If you would like to try out the Wave Simulator then click this link: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/wave-interference
Hi Maria,
ReplyDeleteI would like to see here in your post, what you observed with the drops and barriers as well as how you changed the frequency. I like how you put the Wave Simulator link on your post so your audience can see what you were using. Good job.