Waves, Optics & SHM

Simple Harmonic Motion

Analyze the motion of a mass on a spring, the quintessential example of simple harmonic motion (SHM).

Simple Pendulum

Investigate how the period of a pendulum is affected by its length and the strength of gravity.

Wave Types

Compare and contrast the particle motion in transverse and longitudinal waves, like those in a slinky.

Superposition & Reflection

See how waves interact when they meet and how they reflect from fixed or free boundaries.

Standing Waves

Create standing waves on a string and explore the relationship between harmonics, nodes, and antinodes.

Beats

Combine two sound waves of slightly different frequencies to hear and see the phenomenon of beats.

The Doppler Effect

Observe how the perceived frequency of a wave changes when the source or observer is in motion.

Snell's Law

Shine light through different mediums to explore the laws of reflection and refraction (Snell's Law).

Geometric Optics

Trace rays of light through converging and diverging lenses and mirrors to form real and virtual images.

Prism & Dispersion

See how a prism separates white light into its constituent colors through the process of dispersion.

Double-Slit Interference

Witness the iconic experiment that demonstrates the wave nature of light, creating an interference pattern.

Polarization

Filter light through polarizing films and observe how it affects the intensity and orientation of the waves.