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This item is a tutorial on the fundamentals of waves designed and maintained by a high school physics teacher. Topics include wave properties and phenomena, types of waves, wave interference, and more. The section on interference includes simple animations of constructive and destructive interference, which can be played in slow motion to allow students to visualize the phenomena before attempting more difficult wave simulations. Also noteworthy is the interactive Java applet titled "Wave Adder", which is designed to give beginning students a visual model for addition and subtraction of waves using either sine or cosine functions.
The author uses an entertaining blend of text and interactive simulations to engage the student. SEE RELATED ITEMS ON THIS PAGE for a link to the full collection of Zona Land tutorials for high school physics. Please note that this resource requires Java, or VRML Plugin, or Flash.
This resource is part of 2 Physics Front Topical Units.
Topic: Wave Energy
Unit Title: How Waves Move and Interact: Reflection, Refraction, Interference One of the best tutorials we have found on the topic of wave phenomena. The author incorporates excellent animations and simulations to explain the process of wave interference, which occurs when one wave passes through another. The section on wave properties is thorough, and would serve as solid content support for K-8 teachers. Links to Units:
Topic: Wave Energy
Unit Title: How Waves Move and Interact: Reflection, Refraction, Interference An introduction to wave behavior, created by a high school teacher. We suggest having students start with the section "Parts of a Wave", then proceed to the "Interference" section and watch the animations on constructive and destructive interference. These sections could be viewed using a classroom projector and one internet connection. For a related computer lab activity, see the "Wave Adder" in Activities above. Link to Unit:
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