Wave on a String
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About
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.
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For Teachers
Teacher Tips
Overview of sim controls, model simplifications, and insights into student thinking ( PDF ). |
Teacher-Submitted Activities
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Concept questions for Physics using PhET (Inquiry Based) | Trish Loeblein | HS UG-Intro |
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Wave unit (Inquiry Based) | Trish Loeblein | HS UG-Intro |
Lab Demo |
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Waves on a String (Inquiry Based) | Trish Loeblein | HS UG-Intro |
Lab CQs |
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EM wave analogy tutorial | Noah Podolefksy | UG-Intro | Lab | ||
Wave demonstrations: water, sound, light (Inquiry Based) | Trish Loeblein | HS UG-Intro |
Demo CQs |
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Wave clicker questions (Inquiry Based) | Trish Loeblein | UG-Intro HS |
CQs | ||
Speed of a Wave NGSS aligned | Susie Dykstra | HS | Lab | ||
Waves on a String HTML5 PreAP Lesson | Elyse Zimmer | HS | Lab | ||
Sound and Wave Basics | Dr. Wendy Adams and the Acoustical Society | HS UG-Intro MS |
HW | ||
Alignment of PhET sims with NGSS | Trish Loeblein | HS | Other | ||
How do PhET simulations fit in my middle school program? | Sarah Borenstein | MS | Other | ||
Waves on a String AP1 | Sarah Cunningham | HS | Lab Guided |
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Energy waves digital lab | Martin Hofkamp | HS MS |
HW Lab |
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MS and HS TEK to Sim Alignment | Elyse Zimmer | MS HS |
Other | ||
PHET Digtial Wave Lab | Martin Hofkamp | HS K-5 MS |
Lab HW |
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Properties of Waves - Lab Guide | Ryan Aman | MS | Lab Guided |
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Standing Waves Lab | Kristin Mandsager | HS | Lab | ||
Wave Interference | Shawna Carter | MS HS |
Lab Guided |
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Waves on a String | Charlotte Daniell | HS | HW Lab |
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Lab- Wave Simulation | Kyle Bracchi | MS | Lab Guided |
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Wave Investigation | Chuck Faber | MS | Lab | ||
Experiment to determine relationship between wavelength, frequency and speed | Mark Wilson | MS | Lab | ||
Wave Basics for Middle Schoolers | Megan Elmore | MS | Guided | ||
Waves on a string | Kim Diate and Jovelyn Ysa-al | HS | HW Lab |
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Types of Waves and its Parts | Arnold Centural Jr. and Mark Anduyan | HS UG-Intro |
Guided Discuss |
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Preguntas de razonamiento para todas las simulaciones HTML5 | Diana López | UG-Adv Grad HS K-5 UG-Intro MS |
HW Discuss |
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Brzina vala | Karmen Prugovečki | MS | Guided | ||
Percobaan gelombang pada tali | khairul jalil | HS MS |
Guided Lab |
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Simulações no Ensino de Fisica | Carla Tavares | HS | Discuss Lab MC Other Guided HW Demo |
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Guia | katherine vergara | MS | Guided | ||
Ondas en una cuerda | Patricia Abdel Rahim | UG-Adv | Lab |
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Software Requirements
Windows 7+ | Mac OS 10.7+ | iPad and iPad Mini with iOS | Chromebook with Chrome OS |
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