ClassAdapt
Wave properties — ripple tank
v = f × λ
Method:
Ripple tank
String
Adapt
Motor speed
8
/ 10
−
+
Waves past the marker
0
waves
0.0
s
Readings
▾
Do this step ▶
↺
WORK OUT THE WAVE SPEED
v = f × λ
frequency
f = — Hz
measured span
—
wavelength
λ = — m
Multiply the frequency by the wavelength. What is the wave speed
v
?
m/s
Check
Show a hint
Reveal the answer