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PBS

Longitudinal Waves | UNC-TV Science

For Students 6th - 12th
Discover whether sound travels in space and other fascinating science facts. Scientists explore energy transfer by longitudinal waves and learn about compression, rarefaction, amplitude, and wavelength while watching an animated video....
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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Sound Waves and Music: Sound as a Longitudinal Wave

For Students 9th - 10th
Students explore and discover how sound is created through longitudinal waves.
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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Sound Waves and Music: Sound Is a Pressure Wave

For Students 9th - 10th
Students see illustrated diagrams and animations to help them understand the pressure characteristics of a sound wave.
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Handout
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Longitudinal Waves and Tuning Forks

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explores how vibrating objects produce sound waves. The site contains information and an animation.