Students will be able to investigate and analyze the velocity, frequency, period, wavelength, and amplitude of a transverse wave and compare characteristics and behaviors of transverse waves.
Real world applications
Transverse waves are all around you. Heat, light, and other forms of electromagnetic radiation travel in the form of transverse waves. How can transverse waves such as these be characterized?
Drag the ball to adjust the amplitude. Use the slider to adjust the wavelength. Drag the ends of the rulers to adjust their positions. Click Play to start the wave. Click Pause to pause the wave. Use the time-step buttons to rewind or fast forward the lab. Click Reset Timer to restart the timer. Click Reset to start over.