January 23 Physics
In: What one change have you noticed in 2 dimensional waves from one dimension?
Objective: To continue to find out about wave properties in 2 dimensions. Success criteria: Understand 2 dimensional: TransmissionTransmission ReflectionReflection RefractionRefraction DiffractionDiffraction InterferenceInterference
Ripple Tank Lab Part A: –Transmission and Reflection Part B: –Refraction-from one medium to another Part C: –Diffraction-around barriers Part D: –Interference-constructive and destructive
Part A: Transmission and reflection How do waves reflect off a straight barrier How do waves reflect off a curved barrier
Straight barrier
Curved barrier
Part B: Refraction What happens when waves move straight on from less rigid to more rigid media? What happens when they move in at an angle?
Part C: Diffraction How does the wavelength affect the diffraction? How does the opening width affect the diffraction?
Part D: Interference How does the wavelenth affect the interference pattern? How does the spacing affect the pattern?
Wave interference
Out How are waves in 2d the same or different than 1d: Transmission Reflection Refraction Interference