Episode of Series “Introduction to physical science”.
This film presents the basics of sound, starting with its source - vibrations emanating soundwaves. An oscilloscope visualises the frequency and amplitude of sound waves. An experiment with railway tracks compares the speed of sound through air and through metal.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504753
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Applied physics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Oscillators, Audio-frequency
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Sound
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Sound - Experiments
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)