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One Dimensional Wave Function Superposition Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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The One Dimensional Wave Function Superposition Demonstration Model shows how the superposition principle gives rise to wave phenomena such as standing waves and beats. Users enter…
https://www.compadre.org/OSP/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=11737&DocID=2613
Vibrating String PDE Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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The Vibrating String PDE Model solves the one-dimensional wave equation using an explicit difference method. The wave equation is a second-order linear partial differential equation,…
https://www.compadre.org/OSP/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=11523&DocID=2449
Driven Mass and Spring Mesh Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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The Driven Mass and Spring Mesh model displays the dynamics of a 2D array of masses coupled by springs and driven by a sinusoidal force. The model shows a time-dependent animation of…
https://www.compadre.org/OSP/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=10398&DocID=1869
Wave Machine Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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The Wave Machine model simulates the wave machine produced by John Shive at Bell Laboratories and made famous by the PSSC Simple Waves film. The machine consists of horizontal bars…
https://www.compadre.org/OSP/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=10481&DocID=1936
Driven Wave Machine Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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The Driven Wave Machine model simulates a wave machine driven by a sinusoidal oscillator. The machine consists of horizontal bars welded to a torsion rod that is perpendicular to the…
https://www.compadre.org/OSP/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=10494&DocID=1949
Ripple Tank Model for Teachers  [ Computer Program ]
  
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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…
https://www.compadre.org/OSP/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=12043&DocID=2938
Oscillator Chain JS Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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The EJS Oscillator Chain model shows a one-dimensional linear array of coupled harmonic oscillators with fixed ends. This model can be used to study the propagation of waves in a…
https://www.compadre.org/OSP/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=12977&DocID=3555
One Dimensional Wave Superposition JS Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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The One-Dimensional Wave Function Superposition JavaScript Model shows how the superposition principle gives rise to wave phenomena such as standing waves and beats.  Users enter…
https://www.compadre.org/OSP/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=13014&DocID=3583
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How to use a candle to study sound waves 
  
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P. Carvalho, M. Rodrigues, C. Pereira, M. Ataíde, and E. Briosa, Phys. Teach., 51 (7), 398-399 (2013).
The paper "How to use a candle to study sound waves" makes use of video recording at 220 frames/s, and video analysis with Tracker to “see” the effect of air particles in motion and…
https://www.compadre.org/OSP/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=13020&DocID=3586
Two Source Ripple Tank JS Model  [ Computer Program ]
  
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The Two Source Ripple Tank JS Model shows a two-dimensional interference pattern. The color is white at the wave crest and black at the wave trough. Users can use a slider to adjust…
https://www.compadre.org/OSP/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=13306&DocID=3847
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