Wave Equations

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 string.

Concepts

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mass, resistance, waves

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Additional Tags

frequency, mass, oscillations, resistance, wave, science

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Resource Details

Grade

Higher Ed

Subjects

Science

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Resource Type

Lesson Plans

Audience

For Teacher Use

Duration

1 day

Instructional Strategy

Inquiry-Based Learning

Technology

WebQuest

Usage Permissions

Creative Commons

BY-NC: 3.0