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Practical Physics: Using Ripple Tanks supplements Practical Physics: Basic Experiments with Ripple Tanks
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This is a set of eight basic experiments using ripple tanks, developed by the same authors to introduce students to the concept of wave reflection.


Practical Physics: Using Ripple Tanks supplements Practical Physics: Measuring Waves in a Ripple Tank
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Two experiments on measuring waves in a ripple tank through use of a stroboscope.  Appropriate for high school classrooms.


Practical Physics: Using Ripple Tanks supplements Practical Physics: Mechanical waves and superposition - Ripples Crossing
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This is a set of four ripple tank experiments sequenced to explore wave interference.  Appropriate for grades 9-12.



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