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Ripple Tank Model for Teachers
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Wolfgang Christian
The Ripple Tank Model for Teachers allows instructors to simulate 2D wave interference. A ripple tank is a shallow glass tank of water used to demonstrate the basic properties of waves. The tank is usually illuminated from above, so that the light shines through the water. The ripples on the water show up as shadows on the screen underneath the tank. In the default visualization the wave crests and troughs are shown as red and blue. Users can change the number of sources, their amplitude and phase, and other parameters. Selecting student mode repackages the modified simulation into a stand-alone jar file with fewer options for classroom use.
The Ripple Tank Model for Teachers was created using the Easy Java Simulations (EJS) modeling tool. It is distributed as a ready-to-run (compiled) Java archive. Double clicking the ejs_waves_teacher_RippleTank.jar file will run the program if Java is installed. Please note that this resource requires at least version 1.6 of Java (JRE). 
3 supplemental documents are available
Ripple Tank Model: Additional Documentation Regarding CustomizationA pdf file that provides additional documentation regarding customization of this simulation. download 199kb .pdf Published: June 9, 2012 previous versions
Ripple Tank 2-Source ExplorationExploration sheet for the Ripple Tank 2-Source exploration exercise. download 107kb .pdf Published: June 9, 2012 previous versions 
Ripple Tank 2-Source Exploration SimulationThis model provides a standing wave for use with the Ripple Tank 2-Source Exploration. download 1704kb .jar Published: June 9, 2012 previous versions
1 source code document is available
Ripple Tank for Teachers Source CodeThe source code zip archive contains an XML representation of the Ripple Tank Model for Teachers. Unzip this archive in your EJS workspace to compile and run this model using EJS. download 46kb .zip Last Modified: June 11, 2014 previous versions
AAAS Benchmark Alignments (2008 Version)4. The Physical Setting
4F. Motion
NSES Content Standards
Con.B: Physical Science
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Title = {Ripple Tank Model for Teachers},
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Year = {2012}
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