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This is an educator's guideline for set-up and use of ripple tanks in introductory physics classrooms. Detailed information is provided on all the materials required to effectively implement ripple tank experiments, including sources for acquiring appropriate strobe equipment. Tips and suggestions are included for promoting the process of inquiry. Safety precautions are clearly spelled out.
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Nuffield Curriculum Centre. Practical Physics: Using Ripple Tanks. 2006. 17 Oct. 2007. Nuffield Curriculum Centre. 26 Apr. 2024 <https://spark.iop.org/collections/mechanical-waves-and-superposition#using-ripple-tanks>.
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