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Investigating waves

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Nancy Flowers authors

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Everett High School school/organization

4/08 submitted

4/08 updated

Investigating waves title

Wave on a String simulations

wavelength frequency amplitude speed node standing wave keywords

Lab is based on Active Physics (or Coordinated Science for the 21st Century) slinky investigation. 9th grade level. description

High School level

Lab type

Physics subject

60 minutes duration

No answers included

standards compliance

	Content Level
Content Standard	K-4	5-8	9-12
Science as Inquiry - A
Physical Science - B
Life Science - C
Earth & Space Science - D
Science & Technology - E
Science in Personal and Social Perspective - F
History and Nature of Science - G

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