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Wave Interference in 2D
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| Title | Wave Interference in 2D |
| Description | This activity helps students understand what happens when two-dimensional waves interfere. Learning Goals: o Interpret a 2D top view picture of a wave o Identify areas of constructive and destructive interference in 2D. o Predict the behavior of water, sound, or light when you have two sources (predict what will happen in both constructive and in destructive areas) |
| Subject | Physics |
| Level | High School |
| Type | Lab |
| Duration | 30 minutes |
| Answers Included | No |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | constructive interference, destructive interference, interference, light, sound, water |
| Simulation(s) | Wave Interference |
| Author(s) | Karen King, Cory Hofschild |
| Contact Email | kingkar@missouri.edu |
| School / Organization | Denver School of Science and Technology |
| Date submitted | 4/2/07 |
| Date updated | 4/28/15 |
