Waves, Oscillations, & Acoustics: Human Wave

PIRA Class: 3B10.12

Purpose

To demonstrate a transverse wave.

Description

Have students in the class do the standard stadium wave.

- Have students (beginning on one side of the room) lift their arms up into the air – one row at a time.

- Have students continue the "reflection" of the wave when it reaches the opposite end of the room.

Equipment

Large class of students

Location:

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