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Introduction to Waves
A basic explanation of sound and water waves. The JAVA Applet allows you to change the amplitude of the wave (its height), the wavelength (the distance from one wave top, or crest, to the next) and ...
Sinusoidal Waves
Sine waves can be represented mathematically and it can be shown that any wave can be constructed from an appropriate combination of sine waves (Fourier Series).
Stationary Wave
Animation of two full waves meeting and superposing to form a standing wave.
Waves
The nature and properties of waves are discussed and illustrated with the standing wave being introduced and explained. Clear explanation and appropriate graphics.
Superposition Principle of Wave
the animation allows the interference of two traveling waves to be explored. They can be made to travel in the same direction or opposite directions, the wavelength can be changes. Careful ...
Wave Interference 1
This applet demonstrates several superpositions of simple wave forms. The waves can be rectangular, elliptical, square or a triangle. A basic site which gives a basic understanding of the principle ...
Light Waves and Colour
Useful information driven site which provides details on both how light can be considered a wave and the relationship between waves and colour.
Moving Point source: Doppler effect and shock wave
An animation to illustrate the propagation of sound waves from a moving source. You can modify the wave speed, the source speed and wavelength.
Wave Express
This site has good detail on light and sound waves.
Waves
Suggestions for demonstrations for various wave phenomena, including interference and Doppler shift.




