2006-06-17 11:15:58 · 8 answers · asked by Lord Tyrant 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
To do it accurately you may need a PhD.
Otherwise, build a trough with an uneven bottom. Then build a ramp to the trough. On the top of the ramp have a bucket that is constantly being filled with water from a fish tank pump. Make the bucket so that when it is filled to a certain level it tips and pours down the ramp into the trough.
2006-06-17 11:20:39 · answer #1 · answered by satanorsanta 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
First you need a water tank. A midsize fish tank would work well. Then you need a small motor that will rotate slowly. Then you need to attach something to the motor that would go in the water and basically make impulses or vibrate in order to create waves. My physics teacher once had a machine that did just is. However, since she was showing us wave lengths - and you are trying to recreate ocean waves, I would suggest having two motor systems located at random spots in the tank. This will create a random wave flow. If you want to get fancy you could also implant a small pump below the water to create a current. When demonstrating your project you could put a couple drops of food colouring in to the tank and you're viewers will be able to see the current flow.
Recreating ocean waves is difficult because the oceans are monstrous and have their own language, but by mimicking small waves and an ocean current, you're science teacher will be very impressed.
2006-06-17 18:23:23 · answer #2 · answered by Davey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A small rectangular aquarium, a heavy block of some sort with a string tied to it to pull up and down on one side to create the waves, oh and water in the tank, maybe some sand. Be sure more sand is on one side than the other to simulate a beach.
2006-06-17 20:50:50 · answer #3 · answered by not at home 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need a nice sized tub, a moon, and a wave simulator, you can get one of those off ebay probably. Just pick me as your best answer
2006-06-17 18:18:54 · answer #4 · answered by Ricky T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uhmmm. just do ur whole project in Macromedia Flash MX and have it play as a instructional movie. with some cool music playing and w/e. you will get an A+ for sure. thats what i did ;)
and if you need help in flash, contact me.
NateSeawater@yahoo.com
2006-06-17 18:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by Oh, Natey-O! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ooo you should do one on Tsunami's
Just research on what causes them. Maybe have an island simulated also.
2006-06-17 18:17:47 · answer #6 · answered by sshazzam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well for me, alot of glue and blue paint did the job, but the glue was a bit runny so i had to take alot of time building up the waves.
2006-06-17 18:20:13 · answer #7 · answered by hoboboho93 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to your parents or any of your friends or even teacher
2006-06-17 18:18:01 · answer #8 · answered by ricardojimenez0891 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋