written by
Tom Henderson and the Nerd Island Studios
This mobile-ready virtual wave machine lets students explore numerous concepts pertaining to wave properties and the motion of particles in transverse and longitudinal waves. It also introduces quantitative relationships between wavelength, frequency, and speed. It would be appropriate for both conceptual and algebra-based physics courses or serve as a refresher for more advanced learners. Users can adjust the frequency, wave speed, and amplitude, then watch as wavelength, period, and speed are displayed simultaneously. Watch it in real time, slow or fast motion. Waves can be displayed as a rope or as sound.
This item is part of The Physics Classroom, a web-based set of tutorials, interactive models, problem sets, and teaching tools for high school physics students and teachers.
Next Generation Science StandardsWaves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer (MS-PS4)
Students who demonstrate understanding can: (6-8)
Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer (HS-PS4)
Students who demonstrate understanding can: (9-12)
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices (K-12)
Developing and Using Models (K-12)
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking (5-12)
AAAS Benchmark Alignments (2008 Version)4. The Physical Setting
4F. Motion
9. The Mathematical World
9B. Symbolic Relationships
11. Common Themes
11B. Models
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<a href="https://www.compadre.org/portal/items/detail.cfm?ID=13979">Henderson, Tom, and Nerd Island Studios. The Physics Classroom: Simple Wave Simulator. December 15, 2015.</a>
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T. Henderson and Nerd Island Studios, (1996), WWW Document, (https://www.physicsclassroom.com/Physics-Interactives/Waves-and-Sound/Simple-Wave-Simulator).
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T. Henderson and Nerd Island Studios, The Physics Classroom: Simple Wave Simulator (1996), <https://www.physicsclassroom.com/Physics-Interactives/Waves-and-Sound/Simple-Wave-Simulator>.
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Henderson, T., & Nerd Island Studios. (2015, December 15). The Physics Classroom: Simple Wave Simulator. Retrieved December 2, 2024, from https://www.physicsclassroom.com/Physics-Interactives/Waves-and-Sound/Simple-Wave-Simulator
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Henderson, Tom, and Nerd Island Studios. The Physics Classroom: Simple Wave Simulator. December 15, 2015. https://www.physicsclassroom.com/Physics-Interactives/Waves-and-Sound/Simple-Wave-Simulator (accessed 2 December 2024).
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Henderson, Tom, and Nerd Island Studios. The Physics Classroom: Simple Wave Simulator. 1996. 15 Dec. 2015. 2 Dec. 2024 <https://www.physicsclassroom.com/Physics-Interactives/Waves-and-Sound/Simple-Wave-Simulator>.
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Month = {December 15, 2015},
Year = {1996}
}
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