Oscillations

Oscillations

Grade 8 · Science · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can describe the relationship between period, frequency, and amplitude in an oscillating system.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

Simple Pendulum Lab

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

A pendulum has a period of 1.5 seconds. If the length of the pendulum is increased, will the period increase or decrease? Explain your reasoning. A pendulum completes 20 oscillations in 40 seconds. What is the period of the pendulum? Show your work. A pendulum has a length of 0.5 meters and a certain period. If the length is changed to 2.0 meters, how will the new period compare to the original period?

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