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Outreach Demonstration Guide: Longitudinal and Transverse Waves
AUG 12, 2020
This demonstration uses a slinky and tuning fork to explain two types of waveforms in our world: transverse and longitudinal. A discussion on sound waves is included and leads to categorizing sound waves as longitudinal waves.
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Looking for a new demonstration for an outreach event? Or want to jump start your chapter on outreach? These demonstrations have been developed by SPS to help you make a difference in your local communities. Each demonstration includes parts lists, instructions, key physical concepts to explain, and demonstration videos, where appropriate.
Audience:
Middle School (ages 11-13) & General Public
Elementary (ages 5-10)
Time:
10 - 20 min
Level of Difficulty:
Level 1