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Wave Interference in 2D
Title
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Wave Interference in 2D |
Description
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This activity helps students understand what happens when two-dimensional waves interfere.
Learning Goals:
o Interpret a 2D top view picture of a wave
o Identify areas of constructive and destructive interference in 2D.
o Predict the behavior of water, sound, or light when you have two sources (predict what will happen in both constructive and in destructive areas) |
Subject
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Physics |
Level
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High School |
Type
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Lab |
Duration
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30 minutes |
Answers Included
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No |
Language
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English |
Keywords
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constructive interference, destructive interference, interference, light, sound, water |
Simulation(s)
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Wave Interference |
Author(s)
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Karen King, Cory Hofschild |
Contact Email
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kingkar@missouri.edu |
School / Organization
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Denver School of Science and Technology |
Date submitted
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4/2/07 |
Date updated
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4/28/15 |