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This item is an interactive tutorial for high school physics/physical science on wave properties. It explores wave frequency and how it is differentiated from the wave period (a concept frequently misunderstood by beginning students). A self-paced question-and-answer sequence is provided at the end, allowing students to independently measure their own understanding. This resource is also appropriate for K-8 teachers who want to refresh their content knowledge of wave properties.
This item is part of The Physics Classroom, a web-based collection of tutorials for high school physics students.
This resource is part of 2 Physics Front Topical Units.
Topic: Wave Energy
Unit Title: Wave Properties: Frequency, Amplitude, Period, Phase It can be easy to confuse the frequency of a wave with a wave's quantity period. This tutorial, part of The Physics Classroom, would be an excellent refresher on the topic for K-8 teachers. A question-and-answer set at the end allows you to measure your own understanding. Links to Units:
Topic: Wave Energy
Unit Title: Wave Properties: Frequency, Amplitude, Period, Phase Students often confuse the frequency of a wave with its period. This short tutorial, part of The Physics Classroom, promotes understanding of both properties of waves. A question-and-answer set is provided at the end. Team it with the companion tutorial on wave amplitude and energy transport (directly below). Link to Unit:
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Year = {1996}
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