Waves on a String Exploration Activity Guide


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Title Waves on a String Exploration Activity Guide
Description Guided Inquiry Activity on Wave: • To define the concept of frequency, period, wavelength, and wave speed. • To investigate the factors that influence these variables. • To determine the relationship between wave speed, wavelength, and frequency. • To investigate the behavior of a transverse wave when it encounters different endpoint conditions. • To investigate how waves interact when they meet.
Subject Physics
Level High School
Type Guided Activity, Lab, Remote Learning
Duration 120 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords Frequency, Wavelength, Waves, amplitude, speed, superposition
Simulation(s) Wave on a String


Author(s) Scott Clements
School / Organization Steveston-London Secondary School Richmond BC Canada
Date submitted 6/7/23
Date updated 6/7/23