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Title Sound and Wave Basics
Description Homework assignment exploring the properties of waves.
Subject Physics
Level High School, Middle School, Undergrad - Intro
Type Homework
Duration 30 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords Amplitude, frequency, longitudinal, transverse
Simulation(s) Sound, Wave on a String (HTML5), Wave on a String


Author(s) Dr. Wendy Adams and the Acoustical Society
School / Organization University of Northern Colorado
Date submitted 8/20/15
Date updated 8/20/15