Question

exploring waves—the physics classroom simulation
physical science—lesson 11.3
(teacher - created worksheet to be used with the physics classroom simple wave simulator)
(https://www.physicsclassroom.com/physics - interactives/waves - and - sound)
introduction
a. navigate to the \simple wave simulator\ at https://www.physicsclassroom.com/physics - interactives/waves - and - sound
b. launch the interactive. observe the parts that are on the interactive and practice adjusting the levers.
c. notice the speed choices at the top of the interactive as well as the wave aspects in the bottom of the lower left - hand corner.
waves on a rope
a. fix the following settings on the interactive for this simulation.

1. set the simulation (top right corner) to say \show waves on a rope\.
2. set the simulation (very top) to say

eal time\ tempo.

1. at the bottom, set the frequency slider to.10 hz (as close as you can).
2. at the bottom, set the wave speed slider to 100 cm/s.
3. at the bottom, set the wave amplitude to 2 cm.

b. use the controls on the interactive to help you work the simulation and answer the questions below.
c. question 1—wave motion in this simulation is made up of crests and troughs moving through the rope. there are 3 red points on the rope that represent the particle motion of the rope. describe the motion of these points.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the task for each instruction

This is a set - of instructions for using a wave simulation on a rope. Each step has a specific action to be done on the interactive simulation to set parameters like time, frequency, speed, and amplitude.

Step2: Follow the sequence of instructions

1. First, navigate to the simulation (A).
2. Then, start the simulation and set the top - right corner option to show waves on a rope (A).
3. Set the frequency slider to 10 Hz (A).
4. Set the wave speed slider to 100 cm/s (B).
5. Set the wave amplitude to 2 cm (B).

Answer:

1. A. Navigate to the "Simple Wave Simulator" at https://www.physicsclassroom.com/Physics - Interactives/Waves - and - Sound
2. A. Set the simulation (top right corner) to say "Show waves on a Rope".
3. A. At the bottom, set the Frequency slider to 10 Hz (as close as you can).
4. B. At the bottom, set the Wave Speed slider to 100 cm/s.
5. B. At the bottom, set the Wave Amplitude to 2 cm.