Paper Card Wave Machine

Posted by Mr Mallon on September 4, 2012

What happens to objects on transverse waves?
As the wave passes any object on the wave is moved up and down at right angles to the passage of the wave.

Check out how we can demonstrate this effect with a cut out wave and a piece of card.

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4Sep
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Salty Wave Machine

Posted by Mr Mallon on June 26, 2012

Salt Waves Movie 1

[kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.helpmyphysics.co.uk/saltvideo.swf” height=”450″ width=”550″ /]

Salt Waves Movie 2

[kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.helpmyphysics.co.uk/saltvideo02.swf” height=”450″ width=”550″ /]

Hi physicists! Take a look at our salt waves we made today.

Watch Salt waves movie 1 and 2 and compare the speed which the poster paper was pulled along the bench.

The frequency of the swinging salt funnel stays the same in both movies.

What can you say about the wavelength of the salt waves as the speed of the poster is increased keeping the funnel frequency the same?

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26Jun
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Speed of Sound!

Posted by Mr Mallon on June 23, 2012

Study the equation on speed, distance and time. Use Bart`s hand to cover up what you are trying to find. Then press the forward arrow to try out some problems.

[kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.helpmyphysics.co.uk/distspeedtime.swf” height=”450″ width=”550″ /]

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23Jun
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Wave Buzz Words!

Posted by Mr Mallon on June 20, 2012

Click on the “Show me wavelengths” and “Show me amplitudes” to revise the buzzwords for waves.
Then click on the forward arrows to find out more about waves.

[kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.helpmyphysics.co.uk/buzzwaves.swf” height=”450″ width=”550″ /]

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20Jun
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Light and Sound Race!

Posted by Mr Mallon on June 19, 2012

Hi new physicists! Here is a video of our experiment which we carried out last day.

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19Jun
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Waves

Posted by Mr Mallon on June 17, 2012

[kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.helpmyphysics.co.uk/waveequation.swf” height=”450″ width=”550″ /]

Hi Physics lovers!
Use the simulation above to find the frequency of the passing waves.
Press the UP Green arrow to start the wave motion. Pressing it again increases the wave speed while pressing the down arrow will reduce the speed.
If the waves run out just press the pause button and then the RESET button.

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17Jun
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Nasty Nine Health with answers!

Posted by Mr Mallon on May 28, 2012

Hi physics lovers here is your nasty nine health test you got today with answers.
Look over the questions and check the answers.

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28May
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Nasty Nine Health Test 001

Posted by Mr Mallon on March 14, 2012

Hi physics lovers here is your Nasty Nine Health Test.

Go through the slides and record your answer on the paper grid then click the link below the slides to record your answers

ANSWER FORM

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14Mar
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S3 Physics Presentation on X-Rays

Posted by Mr Mallon on February 25, 2012

Here is my S3`s first Google Docs collaborative presentation on the topic of X-Rays.

21st Century pupils can now carry out research at home while sharing their findings with other fellow students.
This is a powerful way to study and learn.

Well done S3 physicists!

Power of Google Docs

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25Feb
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Gravitational Field Strength! (Int2 and SG fourth year)

Posted by Mr Mallon on February 18, 2012

Hi physics lovers!

The gravitational field strength tells us how much force a planet exerts on each kilogram of mass.

Read the cartoon and see if you can find a link between the mass of an object, its weight and gravitational field strength of the planet.

Gravity

18Feb
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