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Title:

PhET: Wave on a String

Url:

https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/wave-on-a-string

Publisher:

Colorado State University. Dept. of Physics

Description: This website contains a Flash applet which simulates the motion of a vibrating string as well as ideas for activities involving this simulation. The end of the string can be moved using the mouse or driven by an oscillator to set up traveling or standing waves. The string is modeled as a series of interacting masses. The tension of the string, damping, and frequency and amplitude of the oscillator can be adjusted. Measurements can be made with rulers and a stop watch. This item is part of a larger collection of simulations developed by the Physics Education Technology project (PhET). The simulations are animated, interactive, and game-like environments in which students learn through exploration.

LC Classification:

Science -- Physics -- Acoustics. Sound -- Special topics -- Sound waves -- Special topics, A-Z -- Amplitude
Science -- Physics -- Electricity and magnetism -- Electricity -- Electric oscillations. Electric waves -- Study and teaching. Research

GEM Subject:

Science
Science -- Physics
Science -- Instructional issues

Key Concept:

Physics -- Waves

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Demonstration
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

University of Colorado

Access Rights:

Free access

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