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MAKING MATH WAVES - IN SCRATCH
In Scratch code
Explore the link between coding and wave patterns.
Change the Scratch code to create your own versions.
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Version 1 - Making Waves
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Math overview
Version 1 - Making Waves
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Scratch code
This code simulates a mouse moving around the 12 hours of a clock.
The height of the mouse at each hour of the clock is plotted as a bar graph.
Change the value of the Circle Size (using the slider in the Output screen) and see how the bar graph changes.
Output
How does the Circle Size value change the shape of teh graph?
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Version 2
This version also shows the clock.
Can you find the value of Circle Size that matches the size of the clock?