Multiple sources interference pattern

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written by Chiu-king Ng

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This simulation allows the user to investigate the interference in a ripple tank due to two or more identical sources.

This is a part of the "Learn Physics using Java" library of simulations.

Please note that this resource requires Java Applet Plug-in.

http://ngsir.netfirms.com/englishhtm/MultipleSources.htm

Subjects	Levels	Resource Types
Oscillations & Waves - Wave Motion = Interference and Diffraction	- Lower Undergraduate - High School	- Instructional Material = Interactive Simulation

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Access Rights:: Free access
Restriction:: © 2002 Chiu-king Ng
Keywords:: intensity, interference, path difference, phase, principal maxima, ripple tank, secondary maxima, two sources, wavelength
Record Cloner:: Metadata instance created April 24, 2010 by Taha Mzoughi
Record Updated:: August 15, 2020 by Lyle Barbato
Last Update when Cataloged:: September 9, 2007
Other Collections:: The Physics Source

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