A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy

GMC Wave on A String Disturbance that Transfers Energy Through a Medium Discussion
Subject
Science

School
Georgia Military College

Question Description
launch the “Wave on a String” simulation from the homepage of the course. Before interacting with the simulation, you will be asked several questions to stimulate your thinking about the concepts associated with waves and quantum theory of the atom. Open internet browser and search for Phet wave of string. Or http://gmc.mrooms3.net/mod/page/view.php?id=4386112&forceview=1

In 5-10 sentences, discuss the fundamentals of waves by using key terms from this week’s chapter reading. Consider drafting your response in an external word processing program first to gather your thoughts.
In 5-10 sentences, explain the propagation of a wave across the surface of a pond.
Begin by selecting the ‘Oscillate’ button and checking the ‘No End’ box. Reduce the ‘Damping’ to ‘None.’ Observe the behavior of the wave. Write at least 2-3 sentences about your observations
4 Predict what would happen if you adjust the ‘Amplitude’ slider in either direction. Move the slider to the right and then to the left noting your observations in at least 2-3 sentences.

5.Were your predictions correct? If so, explain what lead you to your conclusions. If not, explain how your prediction deviated from what you observed. Answer these questions in at least 2-3 sentences.

6. Play with the simulation as you did in the previous steps to investigate how the wave behaves when the amplitude is changed. Also do this for ‘Damping’ and ‘Frequency.’ Discuss your observations in at least 7-8 sentences.

7. Set ‘Amplitude’ to the maximum, ‘Frequency’ to 0.10 Hz, and ‘Damping,’ and ‘Tension’ to their minimum. Also, have on ‘Oscillate,’ ‘Timer’ and ‘No End.’ Observe the wave and make any notable observations in 2-3 sentences.

8. In 10-15 sentences, discuss what you have learned from this simulation.

Launch the “Wave Interference” simulation from the homepage of the course. Before interacting with the simulation, you will be asked several questions to stimulate your thinking about the concepts associated with waves and quantum theory of the atom. Open internet browser and search for Phet wave interference. Or http://gmc.mrooms3.net/mod/page/view.php?id=4386112&forceview=1

9In 5-10 sentences, discuss the interferences patters you would expect to see from an electron source directed through very closely spaced slits.