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Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: Building Resonance: The Resonant Frequency of Different Seismic Waves

9th - 10th
Why do some buildings fall in earthquakes? Animated video addresses the key points of frequency, period, and resonance. All buildings have a natural, period, or resonance, which is the number of seconds it takes for the building to...
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Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: Resonance: Modeling Resonance in Buildings Using Spaghetti Noodles

9th - 10th
A USGS seismologist demonstrates how to use spaghetti noodles and raisins to model building resonance during earthquake ground shaking. [1:21]
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Standing Waves in Open Tubes

9th - 10th
Learn how sound is made with standing waves in open tubes. [14:19]
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What's Going On: Transform Vibrating Air Molecules Into Patterns

9th - 10th
This activity transforms the vibrating air molecules from your voice into Lissajous patterns, allowing you to visualize harmonic motions and resonant vibration modes. [1:53]
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Resonance and Dot Structures

9th - 10th
The video lesson from Khan Academy provides instructional content for the AP Chemistry course. This video lesson models how to draw resonance structures and resonance hybrid using the example of nitrate anion.