Resource Lesson
Ripple Tank Video Guides
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Sample Solutions
Introduction: Reflection of Plane Waves
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alternative
normal plane waves off straight barrier
video
plane waves off an angled barrier
video
Reflections off Parabolic Barriers
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alternative
plane waves
video
circular waves
video
Reflections of Circular Waves
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alternative
circular wave off straight barrier
video
circular wave (with image source) off straight barrier
Two-Point Source Interference
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alternative
frequency transitions
low
high
labels CM, A
1
, A
2
, A
3
interference physlet
Diffraction
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alternative
low frequency, small opening
video
high frequency, large opening
low
high
low frequency, complete barrier
high frequency, complete barrier
low frequency, one-sided barrier
high frequency, one-sided barrier
comparison: two-point source interference/two openings
video
Refraction
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alternative
plane waves across an angled barrier
video
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