Speed of Waves using Ripple Tank

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  • Ripple Tank Experiment
    1. Set up the ripple tank with a thin layer of water and place the white paper beneath it to observe wave patterns.
    2. Use the signal generator and dipper to create regular waves
    3. illuminate the tank with the strobe light and adjust its frequency until the waves appear stationary
    4. Calculate wavelegnth
    5. Record frequency from signal generator
    6. Calculate wave speed using the formula: speed = frequency × wavelength.​