Introduces the subject of transverse progressive waves by Illustrating a pulse being sent down a stretched rope. Shows its velocity of travel to be dependent upon the elastic and inertial factors. Employs a stretched string to show steady waves train propagation, and identifies and relates waves length and frequency. Longitudinal wave disturbance is shown by a pulse moving down a row of beads connected by light-weight strings.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008773
Language
English
Subject categories
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Physics
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)