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The acoustics of musical instruments and the voice. The "Basics" directory introduces and explains general concepts.... see more
A collection of simulations and virtual labs focusing on first-year college physics. PhET provides fun, interactive,... see more
This site provides a large selection of physics and math simulations. There is also fairly comprehensive explanatory... see more
This is a virtual laboratory where you can do hands-on experiments at rigid pendula. Together with the material presented... see more
This is a set of interactive tutorials designed to teach the fundamentals of wave dynamics. It starts with very simple... see more
This website contains a collection of interactive tutorials on introductory physics. Topics include Newtonian mechanics,... see more
From an elementary (but accurate) description of sound, including animations, to advanced material such as the solution... see more
' Auditory Demonstrations in Acoustics and Hearing Conservation is a series of auditory demonstrations that illustrate... see more
This site covers basic acoustics including wave types, oscillations, reflection/refraction, superposition, diffraction,... see more
Applet displays the interference effects caused by a single slit diffraction of light.
Vary the velocity and notice the wavelength shift ahead of and behind the source.
Build a pattern to complete a sequence of patterns. Study a sequence of three patterns of squares in a grid and build the... see more
A complete set of simulations for a first semester college physics class.
Learning object repository for science teachers (biology, physics, mathematics). You will find flash animations and... see more
The top of a spring pendulum (red circle) is moved to and fro - for example by hand; this motion is assumed as harmonic,... see more
Test your hearing range by listening to low-, medium-, and high-frequency sounds. Compare the relative loudness of sounds... see more
This animation illustrates how sound waves cause us to hear.
A hyperlinked exploration of the physics of acoustics and sound, and the physiology of hearing.
Illustrates how waveforms interact with each other.
A simple animation that illustrates how air molecules move in sound waves, one dimensionally.
An electronic laboratory manual for introductory physics consisting of videos (on principles and laboratory procedure) in... see more
A group of simulations on the physical and geometric nature of light along with applications of electromagnetic... see more
Animated gif of a guitar string after being plucked.
Animated gif of a tuning fork operating, with additional explanation.