Today in class we completed a discovery activity using trays of water and clay to investigate how waves react when they interact with each other, reach a barrier, or reach two barriers.
In a new blog post, explain the materials you and your partner used, the tests you completed for each scenario (no barriers, one barrier, two barriers) and be sure to explain how the waves reacted when they met.
When you complete your analysis of your observations then go to this simulator to discover more about the interactions of waves. http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/wave-interference
Try different combinations. Try increasing the amplitude or the frequency. Add another dripping faucet. Add a barrier (wall) or try a slit or two. Try turning the sink to the side view.
How do these changes affect the appearance of the waves? What have you learned about wave properties (wavelength, frequency, and amplitude) and how waves interact? You should be able to discuss these topics in class and in your blog posts.
When you complete your analysis of your observations then go to this simulator to discover more about the interactions of waves. http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/wave-interference
Try different combinations. Try increasing the amplitude or the frequency. Add another dripping faucet. Add a barrier (wall) or try a slit or two. Try turning the sink to the side view.
How do these changes affect the appearance of the waves? What have you learned about wave properties (wavelength, frequency, and amplitude) and how waves interact? You should be able to discuss these topics in class and in your blog posts.
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