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You've seen talented singers break glass with a single high note ... is it as easy as it looks? Discover the physics behind the phenomenon with a video from the Physics Girl playlist. The resource covers sound wave terminology, tensile stress in glass and crystal, and why making the glass break takes time—and patience!
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Include the resource in a sound, amplitude, and frequency lesson
- What makes crystal different than glass? Find out in a short video from the Science Channel
Classroom Considerations
- Talk with the class about sound waves for a bit before watching if they are just beginning to study the topic
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- The resource features fascinating content delivered by a very upbeat narrator
- Animations aid viewers in understanding how glass moves in response to sound waves
Cons
- None