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Objective
Using a simulation, apply the scientific method to investigate the various properties of
transverse waves.
1. Go to the “Wave on a String” simulation on the PhET simulations website at
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/wave-on-a-string. Click the play arrow on the
simulation graphic to run the web-based simulation or click DOWNLOAD to run the
simulation locally on your device.
2. Get oriented to the simulation by exploring and manipulating all the possible variables and
options:
a. MODE: manual, oscillate, pulse. In Oscillate and Pulse modes, you can pause/play, step,
and also change other settings regarding the wave characteristics
i. Amplitude: 0 to 1.25 cm
ii. Frequency: 0 to 3.00 Hz
iii. Damping: None to Lots
iv. Tension: Low to High
b. END: fixed end, loose end, or no end
c. Rulers: Display (box checked) or not (box unchecked). When displayed, you will see two
rulers: one horizontal and one vertical.
d. Timer: display (box checked) or not (box unchecked); start/pause/reset
e. Reference line: dashed line that can be used as a reference for amplitude
measurements
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