Waves and Refraction 1

 

1 Waves made with a straight roller are shown crossing a ripple tank. What can you say about the depth of the water in the tank?

 

 

 

 

 

2 The waves shown below cross from deep to shallow water region in a ripple tank.

 

 

a Construct the ray diagram as accurately as you can.

b Measure the angles of incidence and refraction. (Record errors)

c Calculate the index of refraction (sin i / sin r) with an error.

3 Waves are shown approaching three mirrors. Draw each wave after it has reflected from the mirror.

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