The hypothesis is that the higher the frequency or the amplitude of a wave, the greater the voltage of electricity produced.

You will fill a 5 meter long container with water, install a wave generator, and affix a coil and magnet to a wooden raft. You will then measure the voltage induced in the coils by turning the wheel of the wave generator and adjusting the amplitude of the wave.

You will need a 5 meter long container, a wave making device, 2 copper wire wound coils, a strong magnet, a metal plate, 2 pieces of wood, hammer and nails, a wooden raft, electric wires, 2 rectifiers with capacitors, tap water, a digital voltmeter, masking tape, and an assistant.

The results showed that increasing the wave cycle and amplitude resulted in a higher electrical voltage. Our hypothesis that wave cycles at a higher frequency and at a higher amplitude will produce higher electrical voltages, is proven to be true.

This science fair project is interesting and unique because it allows students to explore the power of the ocean and learn how to generate electricity from the waves.

Experiment variations include using water of a different density (e.g. sea water) and making waves by blowing wind across the surface of the water using a large fan.

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