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ERIC Number: EJ033982
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1971
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Waves and Water Beetles
Tucker, Vance A.
Physics Teacher, 9, 1, 10-14 19, Jan '71
Capillary and gravity water waves are related to the position, wavelength, and velocity of an object in flowing water. Water patterns are presented for ships and the whirling beetle with an explanation of how the design affects the objects velocity and the observed water wavelengths. (DS)
Descriptors: Biophysics, College Science, Hydraulics, Motion, Physics, Scientific Principles, Secondary School Science, Waves (Physics)
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