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Title Resonance-Introduction to Natural Frequency
Description 1.Describe what resonance means for a simple system of a mass on a spring. 2.Identify, through experimentation, cause and effect relationships that affect natural resonance of these systems. 3.Give examples of real-world systems to which the understanding of resonance should be applied and explain why.
Subject Mathematics, Physics
Level High School, Undergrad - Intro
Type Concept Questions, Homework, Lab
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords inquiry, phet, resonance
Simulation(s) Resonance

Author(s) Trish Loeblein, Mike Dubson
Contact Email patricia.loeblein@colorado.edu
School / Organization PhET
Date submitted 7/20/11
Date updated 7/5/13

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