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Frequency and amplitude

A demonstration of the properties of sound waves, focusing on amplitude and frequency. Polystyrene balls are placed on the surface of a drum, which is beaten several times, to show amplitude. The levels of frequency are shown by tapping a glass and measuring the vibrations.

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Key Stage Three Bitesize Revision15/04/2004

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