Combined Science GCSE
ripple tank
What ripple tank means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A practical arrangement in which wavelength is measured across several wavelengths and divided by the number of waves.
A tank used with a vibrating bar or dipper that touches the water and produces regular ripples on the water surface.
Topics that use ripple tank
- Properties of waves (AQA GCSE)
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