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Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Behavior of Light as a Wave

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the behavior of light as a wave in the science of physics including reflection, refraction, and diffraction.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Sound Waves & Music: Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction

For Students 9th - 10th
In this illustrated physics tutorial, students learn about sound wave behaviors and apply them to the reflection, diffraction, and refraction of sound waves.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Sound Is a Mechanical Wave

For Students 9th - 10th
This physics tutorial invites users to discover that sound is a mechanical wave. Be sure click on the animation for further study.
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Physics Central

Physics Central: Physics at Your Desk: Drumming Fingers

For Students 6th - 8th
An easy experiment through which students explore sound waves while tapping their fingers on a desk or table in a quiet room.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Traveling Wave Relationship

For Students 9th - 10th
Online physics text that illustrates and explains the various characteristics of waves such as amplitude, period, frequency, wavelength, and speed. Includes interactive exercises.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
The physics tutorial illustrates and explains the distinction between transverse and longitudinal waves. Related links provided.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Oscillatory Motion and Waves: Glossary

For Students 11th - 12th
This is a glossary of terms and definitions used in Chapter 16: Oscillatory Motion and Waves from the AP Physics online text.
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American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Oscillator Chain Model

For Students 9th - 10th
In this simulation a series of coupled oscillators in a chain with anchored ends can be investigated for their wave properties.
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American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Ejs Transverse Wave Model

For Students 9th - 10th
A simulation for examining the transverse wave motion of a string. Wave variables can be changed using sliders. Includes suggested activities.
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American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Ejs Reflection and Refraction Between Taut Strings Model

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Wave Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Holt Physics Chapter 11: Vibrations and Waves Pendulum Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity Pendulum from Holt Physics Chapter 11 Vibrations and Waves uses the calculator and the VIB program calculate the period of a pendulum on different planets.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Sound Waves and Music: Pitch and Frequency

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this interactive physics tutorial to introduce students to the concepts of pitch and frequency in sound waves.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Sound Waves and Music: Intensity and the Decibel Scale

For Students 9th - 10th
Students explore intensity of sound waves and the decibel scale in this interactive physics tutorial.
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American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Doppler Effect Model

For Students 9th - 10th
A simulation of the Doppler Effect, where a change in wave frequency can be observed from the reference frame of the wave source, an observer, or the medium.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Sound Wave and Music Table of Contents

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners investigate the nature of a sound wave, sound properties, resonance, musical instruments, and standing waves. The tutorial consists of lessons and problems to check for understanding.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Standing Wave Patterns

For Students 9th - 10th
Educational tutorial highlights standing wave patterns. Discover more about them and be sure to click on the animations for additional study.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Refraction of Sound

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of refraction and its application to sound waves. Using analogies, graphics and real-life applications, this page and those that accompany it explain why and when sound waves bend.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Architecture for Acoustics

For Students 9th - 10th
A physics tutorial on designing an auditorium and solving the problem of sound reflection. Illustrated.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Reverberation

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial from a hypertext physics course book that discusses reverberation. Illustrated.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Sound Level Measurement

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page for a hypertext physics course. Users can access subjects ranging from the sound wave parameters that effect hearing and communication to OSHA worplace standards.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Sound and Hearing

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page for a hypertext course on physics. Accesses a range of topics from hearing to sound measurement to sound propoation to musical instruments.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Sound Waves and Music: Boundary Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
Students study animations and diagrams to learn about the reflection behavior of sound waves.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Sound Waves and Music: Forced Vibration

For Students 9th - 10th
With videos, illustrated diagrams, and informational text, students learn about sound waves as forced vibrations.

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