Ripple Tank 3D Simulation

Explore fundamental wave behaviour through an interactive three-dimensional ripple tank. Learners can adjust frequency, wavelength, amplitude, damping, and source shape while observing how each parameter affects the water surface.

Connect representations of waves by comparing the animated surface with wavefront markers, particle oscillation, sampling rays, and displacement–distance graphs. These representations help learners relate abstract wave equations to visible motion.

Investigate reflection and refraction using adjustable walls and depth boundaries. Learners can observe reflected wavefronts, ray-direction changes, wavelength changes, and the effect of shallow or deep water.

Study diffraction and interference with adjustable openings, obstacles, double slits, and coherent circular oscillators. The simulation supports prediction, observation, comparison, and discussion of Huygens’ principle and superposition.