Waves Intro
Subject and Topic
Description
  • Make waves with water, sound, and light and see how they are related.
  • Discuss wave properties using common vocabulary.
  • Explain how changing the frequency and amplitude affects the characteristics of the wave.
  • Design an experiment to measure the speed of the wave.
Language
English
Resource Type
Publisher
pHET Interactive Simulations
Publication Date
Creator/Author
Sam Reid (Developer)
Amy Rouinfar (lead designer - HTML5)
Introduction to Light
Description

Light and the electromagnetic radiation spectrum. Wave and particle-like behaviour, and how to calculate the wavelength or frequency of a light wave.

Language
English
Resource Type
Publisher
Khan Academy
Publication Date
Creator/Author
Sal Khan