Hey all,
I just integrated this wonderful applet into my lesson on pendulum motion, and it's too good not to share!
This applet allows you to isolate or change all of the variables in a standing wave, such as amplitude, frequency, damping, tension, fixed end, loose end, or no end. This simulation can give students the visualization they need to tie together the concepts with any visuals in their head.
Check it out!
Joe, that's a great find! We could have used this during our class lesson for READ 411. It's really great when you can get a visual aide in the classroom, especially for something that is so hard for the students to imagine on their own.
ReplyDeleteVicky,
DeleteIf only I thought to include this in our lesson! I've been playing around with it for months now, it's great fun! Turn the amplitude and frequency up max for stress relief!
-Joe
heyy joe, Why did I not see this during my physics class? Programs like this make it so much easier for students to visualize complicated concepts. My physics professor tried to draw wave/pendulum motion and it just made everyone confused. This just makes it so much easier to picture and understand.
ReplyDeleteChris,
DeleteI'm glad you can utilize this to clear some of your own confusion! Drawing 2D wave motion is one of the more challenging things in the field, which is why this applet is so valuable!
-Joe
I particularly loved how simply it was able to show how high and low damping values impact the wave motions! Great tool, I'll definitely be adding this to the list as well!
ReplyDeleteMe too, Brian! Imagine, this can even be used in Differential Equations when showing the effect of the dampening coefficient!
Delete-Joe