What determines the shape of the sound curve?
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Worksheet:
Four different sound curves are shown; why are they of that shape?
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2016-04-15
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Description:
A wave is a regularly repeating movement about the middle point of that movement; amplitude is the maximum displacement from the rest position; frequency is how often this process happens per second.
Information and ideas:
Good for quick information on and revision of important basic principles of (acoustic) “Waves". To be worked on together in class or independently.
Relevant for teaching:
Sound/acoustics: parameters
Vibrations and waves
Information and ideas:
Good for quick information on and revision of important basic principles of (acoustic) “Waves". To be worked on together in class or independently.
Relevant for teaching:
Sound/acoustics: parameters
Vibrations and waves
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Learning resource type:
Worksheet (printable)
Subjects:
Physics; Technology
Grade levels:
Grade 5 to 6; Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
School types:
Middle/high school; Vocational training
Keywords:
Sound; Type of sound
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