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Physics Classroom: Sound is a Pressure Wave has student extra PhET Simulation: Sound
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Explore the nature of a sound wave with this PhET simulation of a vibrating speaker.


Physics Classroom: Sound is a Pressure Wave has teaching guide PhET Simulation: Sound
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This PhET simulation of a vibrating speaker provides an excellent demonstration of the nature of a sound wave and its production.


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Physics Classroom: Sound is a Pressure Wave has student extra Flickr Physics
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Visit The Physics Classroom's Flickr Galleries and enjoy a photo overview of the topic of sound waves and music.


Physics Classroom: Sound is a Pressure Wave has student extra The Physics Classroom: Sound Waves and the Eardrum
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Need to see it? View Sound Waves and the Eardrum animation from the Multimedia Physics Studios.


Physics Classroom: Sound is a Pressure Wave has teaching guide Sound Animations
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Deepen your understanding of sound sources with this page of text and animations depicting how sound waves radiate from various types of sources.


Physics Classroom: Sound is a Pressure Wave has teaching guide Treasures from TPF
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Need ideas? Need help? Explore The Physics Front's treasure box of catalogued resources on Sound.


Physics Classroom: Sound is a Pressure Wave has teaching guide Curriculum Corner
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Learning requires action. Give your students this sense-making activity from The Curriculum Corner.


Physics Classroom: Sound is a Pressure Wave has teaching guide Sound Video
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This page features a collection of fascinating video footage and follow-on activities; intended as lesson starters.



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