Helpmyphysics

Hi Physics lovers!
Use the simulation above to find the frequency of the passing waves.
Press the UP Green arrow to start the wave motion. Pressing it again increases the wave speed while pressing the down arrow will reduce the speed.
If the waves run out just press the pause button and then the RESET button.

Make up a table with headings wavelength, frequency and speed and take some readings.

Check that wavelength multiplied by frequency is equal to the wave speed.

Use this table:
You can click on it and print it off.

PhET Projectile Experiment.

Use the PhET simulation sheet, there is a link below, to experiment with the cannon.

Download experiment sheet here
Link to PhET projectile site where you can download the virtual experiment or press run to have it on a bigger screen.

What happens to objects on transverse waves?
As the wave passes any object on the wave is moved up and down at right angles to the passage of the wave.

Check out how we can demonstrate this effect with a cut out wave and a piece of card.