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Measuring waves in a ripple tank

Using the stroboscope to ‘freeze’ waves in a ripple tank, and to confirm the relationship between wave speed, frequency and wavelength.

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Using a stroboscope to 'freeze' continuous ripples
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Estimating wavelength, frequency, and velocity of ripples
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Updated 14 Nov 2005

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