Waves
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesA wave carries energy from one point to another through a medium. Types of waves include light, sound, electromagnetic, mechanical, transverse, and longitudinal. Explores a wave's characteristics, such as amplitude, frequency, and wavelength. Also presents the four ways waves interact with mediums. Defines terminology as it is introduced. Quiz after summary.
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Runtime: 21 minutes 40 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Physics
- Grade/Interest Level: 6 - 11
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- Release Year: 2001
- Producer/Distributor: Visual Learning Systems
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