Next Steps
Dec 5th, 2016 by hayesb2
Physics Plank 3.0?
The next steps towards the Physics Plank finished product are to incorporate Energy & Amplitude, and Wavelength functionality. In doing so, we hope to convey the concept of direct relationships (energy and amplitude) as well sa indirect relationships (wavelength and frequency).
Amplitude
The amplitude display will consist of bars at various heights. As the student increases the height on the vertical ribbon sensor, the LED screen will respond accordingly.
Amplitude depiction
Energy
As the amplitude increases, so does the energy. To convey this, the LED screen will depict a radiating circle that gets larger as students increase the amplitude on the same vertical ribbon sensor.
Energy depiction
Wavelength
The wavelength display will be responsive to the horizontal ribbon sensor. As the user moves their finger farther from the center of the ribbon strip, the wavelength of the wave will increase according to the magnitude of the displacement.
Wavelength depiction
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