Supposedly young people are first introduced to waves while attending or watching sports events. These stadium waves can provide some useful insights into the most counterintuitive property of waves—the wave moves, but the medium does not. This chapter features interesting wave phenomenons that are not easily demonstrated.

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 1/1/2006Stock # PB198X_19

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