Making Waves: A Physical Science Web Hunt
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What is your name?
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Who is your teacher?
What period do you have Physical Science?
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Okay, now for the real assignment!
1) What is a wave? Define transverse and longitudinal. Scroll down this page for definitions and animations.
2) Define wavelength, frequency, and wave velocity. Pictures and text to help you out!
3) What is the doppler effect? How do we use it on rainy days? Ask Jeeves provided this answer.
4) What is polarization? Why is it used when making sunglasses? Let's ask the Exploratorium!
5) What is interference? Why do musicians care about interference? Here's a ThinkQuest site to help you out.
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