Help! Understanding Ripple Formation in a Ripple Tank

ecanescence-fan · Sep 4, 2007

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Homework Statement

Can someone please explain simply what happens when you make ripples in a ripple tank when there's something (like a piece of wood) in it and WHY it happens??

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The Attempt at a Solution

Stevedye56 · Sep 5, 2007

You are transfering energy. Check this site out. http://www.njmsc.org/Sea_Grant/PublicationPDFs/All_About_Waves_NJSG03549.pdf

Help! Understanding Ripple Formation in a Ripple Tank

Homework Statement

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

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Help! Understanding Ripple Formation in a Ripple Tank

Homework Statement

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

Discussion

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