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Title Introduction to Oscillations
Description This activity uses the mass on a spring to introduce oscillations to students. Learning Goals: Students will be able to: o Give examples of everyday things that oscillate o Calculate the frequency and period of an oscillating object o Write a description of frequency and period that includes illustrations
Subject Physics
Level High School, Middle School
Type Lab
Duration 60 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords Sound, Waves
Simulation(s) Massa dan Pegas


Author(s) Karen King
School / Organization Denver School of Science and Technology
Date submitted 07/04/02
Date updated 15/04/28