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Title Wave Interference with Water Waves (AP)
Description Students investigate frequency and amplitude for one source. They also investigate constructive and destructive interference with more than one source.
Duration 60 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords interference, single and double slit
Simulation(s) Wave Interference

Author(s) Elyse Zimmer
Contact Email elyse.zimmer@gmail.com
School / Organization KIPP Houston Public Schools
Date submitted 7/21/14
Date updated 7/21/14

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