Task 4 M3: Waves in a ripple tank

Watch the teacher demonstration and complete the table.

You can also use the following animations and books to help.

http://www.falstad.com/ripple/

Physics for you p176-177


Example

Diagram

Reflection at a straight mirror

 

 

 

 

 

Reflection at a curved mirror (a)

 

 

 

 

 

Reflection at a curved mirror (b)

 

 

 

 

 

Refraction (a)

 

 

 

 

 

Refraction (b)

 

 

 

 

 

Diffraction wide gap

 

 

 

 

 

Diffraction narrow gap

 

 

 

 

 

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