Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Boundary Behavior
Educational tutorial features a physics tutorial on the behavior of sound waves specifically focusing upon boundary behavior. Be sure to view the attached animations for further understanding.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Brass Instruments
Understand the science of sound when performing with a brass instrument such as a trumpet or a trombone.
Physics Central
Physics Central: Physics at Your Desk: Drumming Fingers
An easy experiment through which students explore sound waves while tapping their fingers on a desk or table in a quiet room.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Non Focusing Surfaces
This hypertext physics course tutorial on nonfocusing surfaces relates various design principles to good auditorium design. Illustrated.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Reverberation
A tutorial from a hypertext physics course book that discusses reverberation. Illustrated.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Musical Instruments
Homepage for a hypertext about the different families of musical instruments. From this page, users can retrieve information on a the acoustics of a variety of specific instruments: stringed instruments, woodwind instruments, brass...
Pennsylvania State University
Applied Physics: Model Analysis of an Electric Guitar
Great site explores the physics behind an electrical guitar. Outlines process for conducting an experiment on sound vibrations and provides animated GIF movies showing the first five modes of vibration.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Physical Science: Waves and Sound
In this module, students investigate the properties and behavior of different types of waves.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Physics 1: Waves and Sound
Students will understand and predict wave phenomena, and investigate the energy contained in waves. They will gain a deeper understanding of waves and wave interference that will enable characterization and engineering of matter from the...
Pennsylvania State University
Applied Physics: Vibrational Modes of a Circular Membrane (Drums)
Site tracks the vibrations of a drum and provides an animated movie.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Sound Pitch and Acoustics
Kids learn more about the science and physics of sound. Pitch, acoustics, and the doppler effect. How the frequency of the sound wave affects the pitch we hear.
Michigan Reach Out
Sounds Like Science: Guitars
At this site explore the relationship between audibility and frequency of sound, and the difference between frequency and volume.
Other
Avatar Consultants, Inc: Definition of Intensity
Power, loudness, and decibel levels of sound waves are described and explained. The relative power output of various musical instruments is given.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Sound Engineering Technician
Sound engineering technicians have opportunities to work in many venues, from radio stations to Broadway shows. Find out about the education needed for this career and read about the life of a sound technician who freelances for live...
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PBS
Pbs: The Music Instinct: Good Vibrations! [Pdf]
Using the program "The Music Instinct," available on the PBS website, students will explore the nature of sound vibrations over two class periods.
Curated OER
Georgia State University: Interference of Sound
An exceptional entry for interference of sound and its causes. Well illustrated and good explanations; part of a large hyper-textbook on various physics concepts.
Curated OER
Georgia State University: Interference of Sound
An exceptional entry for interference of sound and its causes. Well illustrated and good explanations; part of a large hyper-textbook on various physics concepts.
Curated OER
Georgia State University: Interference of Sound
An exceptional entry for interference of sound and its causes. Well illustrated and good explanations; part of a large hyper-textbook on various physics concepts.
Curated OER
Georgia State University: Interference of Sound
An exceptional entry for interference of sound and its causes. Well illustrated and good explanations; part of a large hyper-textbook on various physics concepts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Wave Speed Calculations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students investigate and analyze characteristics of waves, including velocity, and calculate the relationship between wave speed, frequency, and wavelength.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Intensity and the Decibel Scale
Physics tutorial invites users to learn about sound properties and their perception. Learn more about intensity and the decibel scale, and then take a quiz to check your understanding.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Wave on String Lab
This lab is designed to help students discover the connections between the linear density of a string and the tension in the string with the speed of the wave along the string. The program can be set with six identical strings or six...
NASA
Nasa: Beginner's Guide to Aerodynamics
Includes exhaustive information and a wealth of activities pertaining to aerodynamics and the physics of flight.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Pan Flute
[Free Registration/Login Required] A simulation to learn about wave harmonics in a column of air by looking closely at the sound produced by a pan flute.