Demonstrations of Beats as Moving Interference Patterns.

Stein, T. S.; Dishman, L. G.

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ERIC Number: EJ262134

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Publication Date: 1982-Feb

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Demonstrations of Beats as Moving Interference Patterns.

Stein, T. S.; Dishman, L. G.

American Journal of Physics, v50 n2 p136-45 Feb 1982

Describes a ripple tank demonstration that displays interference patterns responsible for producing beats and provides photographs of computer simulations of various beat interference patterns. Includes programs for the computer simulation and equations of constructive interference paths in beat interference patterns. (Author/SK)

Descriptors: Acoustics, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Demonstrations (Educational), Higher Education, Instrumentation, Physics, Science Education, Simulation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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