Wave on a String

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  • Waves
  • Frequency
  • Amplitude
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Topics

  • Waves
  • Frequency
  • Amplitude
  • Damping

Description

Explore the wonderful world of waves! Even observe a string vibrate in slow motion. Wiggle the end of the string and make waves, or adjust the frequency and amplitude of an oscillator.

Sample Learning Goals

  • Discuss wave properties using common vocabulary.
  • Predict the behavior of waves through varying medium and at reflective endpoints.

Standards Alignment

Common Core - Math

HSF-TF.B.5
Choose trigonometric functions to model periodic phenomena with specified amplitude, frequency, and midline.*
Version 1.1.22

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Waves on a String (Inquiry Based) A gold star indicates high-quality, inquiry-based activities that follow the PhET design guidelines. This contribution was designed by PhET. Trish Loeblein MS
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Wave unit (Inquiry Based) A gold star indicates high-quality, inquiry-based activities that follow the PhET design guidelines. This contribution was designed by PhET. Trish Loeblein UG-Intro
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EM wave analogy tutorial A gold star indicates high-quality, inquiry-based activities that follow the PhET design guidelines. This contribution was designed by PhET. Noah Podolefksy UG-Intro Lab Physics
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Speed of a Mechanical Wave Ferdinand Bautista HS
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Properties of Waves Virtual Lab Amy Mattes MS Guided
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Waves on a string Jason Mcclurg HS
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Activity: Wave on a String Aaron Keller HS
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Wave Properties and Interactions Lab Manual Fatih Gozuacik HS
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Waves on a String Charlotte Daniell HS Lab
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Wave Investigation Chuck Faber MS Lab Physics
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Wave Basics for Middle Schoolers Megan Elmore MS Guided Physics
Waves on a string Kim Diate and Jovelyn Ysa-al HS HW
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Types of Waves and its Parts Arnold Centural Jr. and Mark Anduyan HS
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SECUNDARIA: Alineación PhET con programas de la SEP México (2011 y 2017) This contribution was designed by PhET. Diana López MS
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