Wave on a String
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Topics
- Waves
- Frequency
- Amplitude
- Damping
Description
Explore the wonderful world of waves! Even observe a string vibrate in slow motion. Wiggle the end of the string and make waves, or adjust the frequency and amplitude of an oscillator.
Sample Learning Goals
- Discuss wave properties using common vocabulary.
- Predict the behavior of waves through varying medium and at reflective endpoints.
Standards Alignment
Common Core - Math
Keywords
Teacher Tips
Overview of sim controls, model simplifications, and insights into student thinking ( PDF ). |
Teacher-Submitted Activities
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Concept questions for Physics using PhET (Inquiry Based) | Trish Loeblein | HS UG-Intro |
MC | Physics | ||
Wave unit (Inquiry Based) | Trish Loeblein | HS UG-Intro |
Lab Demo |
Physics | ||
Waves on a String (Inquiry Based) | Trish Loeblein | UG-Intro HS |
Lab CQs |
Mathematics Physics |
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EM wave analogy tutorial | Noah Podolefksy | UG-Intro | Lab | Physics | ||
Wave demonstrations: water, sound, light (Inquiry Based) | Trish Loeblein | UG-Intro HS |
Demo CQs |
Physics | ||
Wave clicker questions (Inquiry Based) | Trish Loeblein | HS UG-Intro |
CQs | Physics | ||
Speed of a Wave NGSS aligned | Susie Dykstra | HS | Lab | Physics | ||
Waves on a String HTML5 PreAP Lesson | Elyse Zimmer | HS | Lab | Physics | ||
Sound and Wave Basics | Dr. Wendy Adams and the Acoustical Society | MS HS UG-Intro |
HW | Physics | ||
Alignment of PhET sims with NGSS | Trish Loeblein | HS | Other | Chemistry Biology Earth Science Physics |
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How do PhET simulations fit in my middle school program? | Sarah Borenstein | MS | Other | Biology Chemistry Physics Earth Science |
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Mapping of PhET and IBDP Physics | Jaya Ramchandani | HS | Other | Physics | ||
Properties of Waves - Lab Guide | Ryan Aman | MS | Lab Guided |
Physics | ||
Waves on a String and Wave Interference Virtual Labs | Jennifer Hamilton | MS HS |
Lab HW Guided |
Physics | ||
Waves on a string | Jason Mcclurg | HS UG-Intro |
Lab | Physics | ||
Activity: Wave on a String | Aaron Keller | UG-Intro MS HS |
Lab Discuss Guided |
Physics Chemistry Astronomy |
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Speed of Wave Investigation | David Garza | MS HS |
Lab | Physics | ||
MS and HS TEK to Sim Alignment | Elyse Zimmer | HS MS |
Other | Physics Biology Chemistry |
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Wave Properties and Interactions Lab Manual | Fatih Gozuacik | HS MS |
Guided Lab |
Physics | ||
Waves on a String AP1 | Sarah Cunningham | HS | Lab Guided |
Physics | ||
Energy waves digital lab | Martin Hofkamp | MS HS |
HW Lab |
Physics | ||
PHET Digtial Wave Lab | Martin Hofkamp | K-5 MS HS |
Lab HW |
Physics | ||
Standing Waves Lab | Kristin Mandsager | HS | Lab | Physics | ||
Wave Interference | Shawna Carter | HS MS |
Guided Lab |
Physics | ||
Waves on a String | Charlotte Daniell | HS | Lab HW |
Physics | ||
Lab- Wave Simulation | Kyle Bracchi | MS | Guided Lab |
Physics | ||
Wave Investigation | Chuck Faber | MS | Lab | Physics | ||
Experiment to determine relationship between wavelength, frequency and speed | Mark Wilson | MS | Lab | Physics | ||
Wave Basics for Middle Schoolers | Megan Elmore | MS | Guided | Physics | ||
Waves on a string | Kim Diate and Jovelyn Ysa-al | HS | Lab HW |
Physics | ||
Types of Waves and its Parts | Arnold Centural Jr. and Mark Anduyan | UG-Intro HS |
Guided Discuss |
Physics | ||
Preguntas de razonamiento para todas las simulaciones HTML5 | Diana López | HS MS UG-Intro Grad K-5 UG-Adv |
HW Discuss |
Astronomy Mathematics Physics Chemistry |
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Brzina vala | Karmen Prugovečki | MS | Guided | Physics | ||
Stehende Wellen mit der Simulation Seilwelle erforschen | Vroni Retzer | HS | Guided | Physics | ||
Percobaan gelombang pada tali | khairul jalil | HS MS |
Lab Guided |
Physics | ||
Velocidade do Pulso de Onda no "Wave on a String (HTML5)" | Artur Araújo Cavalcante e Gilvandenys Leite Sales | MS Other HS |
HW Guided Other |
Mathematics Physics Earth Science Other |
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Ondas Mecânicas (em corda) no "Wave on a String (HTML5)" | Artur Araújo Cavalcante e Gilvandenys Leite Sales | MS HS Other |
Guided Other HW |
Other Mathematics Physics Earth Science |
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Guia | katherine vergara | MS | Guided | Physics |
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The new HTML5 sims can run on iPads and Chromebooks, as well as PC, Mac, and Linux systems.
iPad:
iOS 11+ Safari
iPad compatible sims
Android:
Not officially supported. If you are using the HTML5 sims on Android, we recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome.
Chromebook:
Latest version of Google Chrome
The HTML5 and Flash PhET sims are supported on all Chromebooks.
Chromebook compatible sims
Windows Systems:
Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11, latest version of Firefox, latest version of Google Chrome.
Macintosh Systems:
macOS 10.9.5+, Safari 9+, latest version of Chrome.
Linux Systems:
Not officially supported. Please contact phethelp@colorado.edu with troubleshooting issues.
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