Waves: Amplitude, Frequency, and Wavelength

PBS Learning Media
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Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
waves frequency amplitude wavelength water waves waveform sound light electromagnetic waves mechanical waves wave action wave behavior sound waves light waves
Subjects
Science
Grade Levels
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Audience
Classroom Teacher / Educator
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Waves: Amplitude, Frequency, and Wavelength

Explore the basic characteristics of waves—amplitude, frequency, and wavelength—and see how they correspond with observations of light and sound. This gallery of interactives is adapted from the University of Utah’s ASPIRE Lab. Use this resource to develop and use models of waves.
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PBS Learning Media

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