Light, Sound and Waves

Big Idea: Waves carry information without causing a permanent change on the intervening medium. More info...

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How are we able to hear?

So, how is it that you are able to hear the radio playing in all parts of the house or the bacon sizzling or the notes from...

Physics Narrative 5-11

Suggestions for activities to aid the teaching of 'hearing things' based on the Physics Narrative and the Teaching Guidance.

Classroom Activity 5-11

Hearing is a very significant sense to humans, and some sounds evoke strong emotional responses. The physicality of the sound...

Classroom Activity 5-11