Ripple Tank
Physics: Cambridge International GCSE Supplement, topic 3.1.4
Wave Example
We normally use a ripple tank to observe waves. But Spongebob is a good alternative.
Spongebob wavepants
Test yourself on Ripple Tank
What is the distance between two wavefronts?
A student measures the distance from the peak of a water wave to the trough of a water wave. This distance is 0.80 m. State the amplitude of this water wave.