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Kids learn about waves in the science of physics including types such as mechanical, electromagnetic, transverse, and longitudinal. Facts and examples are included.
Kids learn about the properties waves in the science of physics including amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period, and speed.
Lesson 1 - The Nature of a Wave. Waves and Wavelike Motion. What is a Wave? Categories of Waves. Lesson 2 - Properties of a Wave. The Anatomy of a Wave. Frequency and Period of a Wave. Energy Transport and the Amplitude of a Wave. The Speed of a Wave. The Wave Equation. Lesson 3 - Behavior of Waves. Boundary Behavior.
Make waves with a dripping faucet, audio speaker, or laser! Adjust frequency and amplitude, and observe the effects. Hear the sound produced by the speaker, and discover what determines the color of light.
Explore and learn about wave properties, behavior, and effects with this interactive simulation.
Learn about transverse and longitudinal waves through the examples of a rope and a sound wave. Explore the difference between a single wave pulse and periodic waves. Skip to main content
4 gru 2023 · After this lesson, students should be able to: Explain that waves transfer energy, not matter. Distinguish between mechanical and electromagnetic waves. Summarize the major properties and behavior of waves, including (but not limited to) wavelength, frequency, amplitude, speed, refraction, reflection and diffraction.
