Physics topic
Waves & sound simulations
Investigate interference, resonance, Doppler shifts and echoes with wave and sound simulations.
What happens when waves meet?
Change a source frequency or the separation of two sources. Compare wavelength and interference patterns. In audio-enabled labs, enable sound at a low volume to connect the visual model with what you hear.
- Frequency, wavelength and wave speed
- Superposition and resonance
- Doppler effect and pulse echo
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These labs provide a route into the topic. Make a prediction first, then use the controls to test it.
All waves & sound experiments
Waves & interference2D →Doppler effect2D →Waves & interference · 3D3D →Doppler effect · 3D3D →Sound interference · 3D3D →Resonance tube · 3D3D →Ultrasound pulse echo · 3D3D →
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