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Pennsylvania State University

Kettering University: The Simple Harmonic Oscillator

For Students 9th - 10th
The motion of three simple harmonic oscillators is animated to illustrate the effects of mass and spring constant upon the motion. Several equations and a lengthy discussion accompany the animations.
Unit Plan
University of Guelph

University of Guelph: Physics Tutorials: Amplitude, Period, and Frequency

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial describing the characteristics of simple harmonic motion. Utilizes animations, mathematical equations, and interactive questions to teach essential principles.
Activity
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Pendulum Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive simulation that teaches about periodic motion, simple harmonic motion, and conservation of energy. Observe one or two pendulums to determine how the swing is influenced by the length of the string, the mass of the pendulum...
Unit Plan
Learn AP Physics

Learn Ap Physics: Physics B: Oscillatory Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
A site dedicated to help students prepare for the AP Physics B test. This specific site reviews oscillatory motion including simple harmonic motion, Hooke's law, harmonic motion, pendulum, and springs. Site contains links to video...
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Oscillatory Motion and Waves: Conceptual Questions

For Students 11th - 12th
This is a list of 18 questions covering the major concepts in Chapter 16: Oscillatory Motion and Waves from the AP Physics online text.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Oscillatory Motion and Waves: Summary

For Students 11th - 12th
This page provides a summary for each section of Chapter 16: Oscillatory Motion and Waves from the AP Physics online text.
Online Course
Yale University

Open Yale Courses: Fundamentals of Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
Intended for students with a strong math and science background, a course introducing physics concepts of Newtonian mechanics, special relativity, gravitation, thermodynamics, and waves. Twenty-four class sessions in video format are...
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Physics: Classical Mechanics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level online course highlighting the study of classical mechanics. This course focuses on Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics, and kinetic gas theory. Course features include a 35 video lecture series by Walter Lewin. Also link...
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Oscillatory Motion and Waves: Problems and Exercises

For Students 11th - 12th
This is a list of problems and exercises to solve based on the content of Chapter 16: Oscillatory Motion and Waves from the AP Physics online text.
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University of Maryland

Thinking Problems in Oscillations and Waves: Mass on a S

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of thought-intensive, multichoice questions from the University of Maryland concerning masses on springs. A downloadable software program on the topic is also included.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Interactive Physics for High School

For Students 9th - 10th
This digital textbook covers core physics concepts and includes interactive features, real world examples, videos, and study guides.
Website
Pennsylvania State University

Acoustics and Vibration Animations: Demonstrations: The Simple Pendulum

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of graphics, downloadable animations and text describe and explain the motion of a pendulum. Some sections require an understanding of calculus.
Activity
University of Maryland

Thinking Problems in Oscillations and Waves: Pendulum

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of thought-intensive, multichoice questions concerning pendulums and provided for by the University of Maryland. A downloadable software program on pendulums is also included.
Activity
University of Maryland

Thinking Problems in Oscillations and Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of thought-provoking, multichoice questions from the University of Maryland on the topic of oscillations and waves. Equations for calculating the period of motion for masses on springs, pendulums, sounds, and waves on a string...
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Other

University of Winnipeg: The Simple Pendulum

For Students 9th - 10th
The periodic motion of a pendulum is described with words and equations; little conceptual emphasis. Sample problems with solutions are provided.
Unit Plan
University of New South Wales (Australia)

University of New South Wales: School of Physics: Physclips

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Physiclips thoroughly presents mechanics concepts with animations and film clips.
Handout
Other

Stat Soft: Statistics Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.
Online Course
Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: Fundamentals of Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of video lectures from a fundamentals of physics course taught at Yale University. The course is an introduction to physics and discusses Newtonian mechanics, special relativity, gravity, thermodynamics, and waves. Course...
Online Course
Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: Physics Iii: Vibrations and Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of video lectures from a physics course focusing on vibration and waves taught at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The course overviews topics dealing with mechanical vibration and waves with twenty-three lectures....