Restoring Forces Teacher Resources

In this oscillation worksheet, students use a force equation to determine the linear restoring force acting on a mass. This worksheet has 5 problems to solve.

In this harmonic motion worksheet, high schoolers read about the difference between harmonic motion and linear motion. They are given the parts of harmonic motion, graphs of harmonic motion and equations to find the period and frequency...

In this physics worksheet, students calculate the frequency of oscillation, the phase, amplitude, energy, position, velocity, and acceleration for each problem given.

In this waves activity, students read about the ways waves react depending on the boundary they encounter. They read about natural frequency, resonance, phases and interference in waves. They match 13 terms with their definitions, they...

For this wave worksheet, students compare the different ways a wave can react: absorption, reflection, refraction, and diffraction. Students also read about constructive and destructive interference. This worksheet has 13 matching, 10...

In this harmonic oscillation instructional activity, students calculate the frequency of oscillation, phase, amplitude, position, velocity, and acceleration in 5 word problems.

In this oscillations worksheet, learners complete 50 multiple choice questions on forces, motion, periodic motion and simple harmonic motion.

In this harmonic motion worksheet, learners read about repetitive motion, the parts of harmonic motion, and graphing harmonic motion. Students then complete 5 matching and 20 fill in the blank questions.

In this waves worksheet, students read about the different types of waves and how the speed of waves is calculated. Then students complete 5 matching, 8 fill in the blank, and 9 short answer questions.

In this waves activity, high schoolers read about harmonic and linear motion in waves as well as the two types of waves. They match 5 terms to their definitions about the structure of waves, they solve for the wavelength, frequency and...

Does your class feel unprepared for the upcoming exam? Use this video to review the simple harmonic motion concepts that will appear on the AP Physics exam. While maintaining interest and a fast pace, the presenter not only reviews the...

Learners experiment with simple pendulums to determine the validity of an equation for all angles. Students discover the usefulnes and limitations of approximations in science. Using spreadhseets and a java applet, learners observe the...

Students manipulate a model of a wave in order to solve the wave equation in 1 dimension. By using a model of a wave on a string the student is able to change the tension, length, and mass of the string as well as fix either end of the...

In this math worksheet, students find the solutions to the problems that apply the time-independent Schrödinger equation. They examine the relationship between the mass and energy.

Students use math to help them discover the movement of a pendulum.