How to measure a wave of any type, eg. ripple on a pond?

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Welcome to PF :smile:

If this is a homework or classwork question, you'll need to show what you've tried before receiving help.

If it's not for a class, it's better to post outside of the homework forums, perhaps here:
https://www.physicsforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=111

Also, it's not clear just what you want to measure ... wavelength, frequency, wave speed, amplitude?
 

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