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Name That Harmonic: Closed-End air Columns InteractiveName That Harmonic: Closed-End air Columns Interactive
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Physics Classroom
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Interactives
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Duration
30 mins
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2018
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Name That Harmonic: Closed-End air Columns

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Physics is like music—practice makes perfect! Challenge your class using an interactive that builds harmonic skills. The engaging lesson from a playlist exploring sounds and waves revolves around wave behavior in closed-end air columns. Individuals visually identify harmonic patterns and complete related calculations.

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Concepts

waves, wavelength, sound vibrations, sound waves, brass instruments, instruments, length, properties of waves, patterns

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Complete the lesson after the Open-End Air Column activity, then ask students to compare their results
  • Have learners create a series of sketches that show what happens as a wave moves in a closed-end air column

Classroom Considerations

  • Closed-end column harmonics can be tricky; consider doing an example with the class before they get started

Pros

  • The interactive is easy to use and intuitive, which helps ensure individuals practice skills that are more difficult for them
  • Supplemental materials help you build a unit around the interactive

Cons

  • None

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