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Wave on a String
By Abigail Beck
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Last updated almost 6 years ago
2 questions
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1
1
In the green box in the top left corner: Click "
Oscillate
"
Adjust the settings so that:
Amplitude = 0.50 cm
Frequency = 1.5 Hz
Damping = the dial should be in the middle
Tension = the dial should be in the middle
** Then click "
Slow Motion
" beside the Play button.
Question 1
1.
What is happening to the matter (the string)? Hint: Pay attention to the green beads
Question 2
2.
Next: Change the "Damping" to
Lots.
After watching this change, which wave property changes the most?
wavelength
amplitude
frequency
speed