CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Transverse Wave
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What a transverse wave is, its crests and troughs and what an S wave is.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Ejs Transverse Wave Model
A simulation for examining the transverse wave motion of a string. Wave variables can be changed using sliders. Includes suggested activities.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Wave
An in-depth encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on waves gives a definition for what a wave is. Other content in the article includes a list of examples and characteristics of waves, information about the difference between transverse...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Review
Overview of key terms and skills for waves, including how to identify longitudinal and transverse waves.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Waves
Through informational text, interactive activities, and practice problems, students learn about the properties of waves, and how they transfer energy.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Wavelength
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What wavelength is and how it relates to the energy of a wave.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Oscillator Chain Model
In this simulation a series of coupled oscillators in a chain with anchored ends can be investigated for their wave properties.
University of Kentucky
The Physics and Math of Music
Read about a math research project done by three college students which helps us see physics and math in music. Here's a great approach for integrating curriculum!
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
The physics tutorial illustrates and explains the distinction between transverse and longitudinal waves. Related links provided.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Waves and Sound: Standing Wave Patterns Interactive
Students investigate the formation of standing waves, the vibrational patterns associated with the various harmonics, and the difference between transverse and longitudinal standing waves.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Wave Characteristics Review
Review the characteristics of periodic transverse and longitudinal waves such as wavelength, crest, trough, amplitude, expansion, and compression.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Ejs Reflection and Refraction Between Taut Strings Model
In this simulation, two strings with different densities are held tautly as a wave pulses along them. Variables can be changed to alter the relative densities of the strings, as well as the type of wave pulse.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Wave Motion
Two wave graphs depicting a sine wave and relating the various characteristics (wavelength, amplitude, frequency, and period) of a wave to each other. The site includes an interactive JavaScript form in which the visitor enters one...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Basic Science of Waves
Kids learn about waves in the science of physics including types such as mechanical, electromagnetic, transverse, and longitudinal. Facts and examples are included.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Wind Chimes
Using their knowledge of physics, students will build a wind chime. Mathematical computations will be done to determine the length of the pipes.