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Particle In a Box-Tube

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What happens when you fix the ends of a wave? The video explains the answer by outlining the concept of quantization through a mathematical analysis. The instructor illustrates how only certain wavelengths are possible within a specific boundary and energy increases with the frequency of the waves. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Pause the video at regular intervals to check for understanding and ask clarifying questions
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires Internet access to use the YouTube video
  • Assumes an understanding of the particle wave behavior
  • The 12th of 14 videos
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Includes an acoustic demonstration to model the quantization of waves
  • Explains the concepts thoroughly and from different approaches
Cons
  • None