Mechanical Waves
You've been abducted by aliens!
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Something very strange is going on!You
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You are gazing at the sky when suddenly you see something very odd...
Before you get a chance to run, you realize....
You've been abducted by aliens!
Click on ship to begin.
They find you fascinating and want to keep you forever as one of their own. Clearly, this is not an acceptable fate for you. Your mission is to get back to Earth!
As you are taken farther from Earth, you realize, you MUST do whatever it takes to get back home. Click on Earth to begin your mission!
Click here to cautiously head to the the control room.
The aliens have locked you in their cargo bay. Click on the PhET screen to try to escape.
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you can write a title here
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Back
Your first code word is:Fish
Record the first code word and then click on it to continue.
Click here to exit the cargo bay.
you can write a title here
This is a paragraph of text waiting to be awesome content
You did it! You unlocked the cargo bay door!
Click here to exit the cargo bay.
you can write a title here
This is a paragraph of text waiting to be awesome content
Map of Ship
AUTOPILOTON
You walk into the empty control room. The aliens are all celebrating your capture in a different room and have the ship on autopilot. You notice a screen labeled "Map of Ship." Perhaps seeing the map can be useful to you!
Access to the map will only be granted to those who can determine the code.
CONTINUE
Back
Answer the questions in this video to get the code word that you need.
Select here to enter the code.
Video Produced by PBS Learning Media
Frequency is a measure of how many waves pass a point in a certain amount of time.
Lower Frequency Longer Wavelength Carries Less Energy Higher Frequency Shorter Wavelength Carries More Energy
This wave's frequency = 1 cycle/second = 1 Hertz
Frequency
I frequently wish I could live on Earth.
One peak passes by the red dot per second. This measurement is the wave's frequency! The units are cycles per second, which is the same thing as Hertz.
Back
Map of Ship
Great Work! You have gained access to the map!
Your second code word is: munch
You are here.
Record your second code word and then click on it to continue.
It is VERY important you record what the codes words are!
Great work! You have gained access to the map!
Map of Ship
You are here.
It looks like there's an escape ship! How convenient!
Click on the map to head towards the escape ship.
Back
Back
wavelength
Try again!You can do it!
amplitude
wavelength
amplitude
wavelength
Wavelength- the distance between successive troughs, crests, or identical parts of a wave.
The amplitude- the distance from the centre line (or the still position) to the top of a crest or to the bottom of a trough .
Back
I'm rooting for you!
wavelength
amplitude
wavelength
amplitude
wavelength
Wavelength- the distance between successive troughs, crests, or identical parts of a wave.
The amplitude- the distance from the centre line (or the still position) to the top of a crest or to the bottom of a trough .
Back
Frequency is a measure of how many waves pass a point in a certain amount of time.
Lower Frequency Longer Wavelength Carries Less Energy Higher Frequency Shorter Wavelength Carries More Energy
This wave's frequency = 1 cycle/second = 1 Hertz
Frequency
I frequently wish I could live on Earth.
Back
One peak passes by the red dot per second. This measurement is the wave's frequency! The units are cycles per second, which is the same thing as Hertz.
Earthling, I can tell you have grit! Keep working hard!
Review frequency and try again!
Back
Frequency is a measure of how many waves pass a point in a certain amount of time.
One peak passes by the red dot per second. This measurement is the wave's frequency! The units are cycles per second, which is the same thing as Hertz.
Lower Frequency Longer Wavelength Carries Less Energy Higher Frequency Shorter Wavelength Carries More Energy
This wave's frequency = 1 cycle/second = 1 Hertz
Quietly, you head down a hallway towards the escape ship.
Continue
Simulations used in this interactive are by PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder, licensed under CC-BY-4.0 (https://phet.colorado.edu).
Information about amplitude, pitch, and frequency
They don't make it easy to get around in this ship! Click on the screen to obtain the code.
CODE required for entry!
Click on the screen.
Click on me for useful information!
Select here to enter the code.
Back
You sneak through the second hallway that leads to the escape ship.
Continue
This is the door that opens to the escape ship. You're getting close. Click on the screen to get the code!
CODE required for entry!
Click here if this page does not load properly.
Click here when you know the code.
Click on me for useful information!
What is the amplitude of this wave?
14.0 cm
8.0 cm
7.0 cm
14.0 cm
8.0 cm
7.0 cm
Simulations used in this interactive are by PhET Interactive Simulations University of Colorado Boulder, licensed under CC-BY-4.0 (https://phet.colorado.edu).
Back
Can sound travel in outer space?
Yes
No
Do not lose track of your code words! They are requireds for you to get the credit from your teacher!
Your third code word is: oranges
Record your third code word and then click on it to continue.
Click on the escape ship to get inside!
You're so close to gettting to the escape ship! Click on the screen!
Access to escape ship is password protected.
The garage door is closed. Push the garage door button.
Garage Door
This is the last code you need to escape! Click on the screen.
Garage Door Code Required
Click here when you know the garage door code.
Information about amplitude, pitch, and frequency
Simulations used in this interactive are by PhET Interactive SimulationsUniversity of Colorado Boulder, licensed under CC-BY-4.0 (https://phet.colorado.edu).
YOU DID IT! You can now get home.
Continue
You made it! And looks like you have a stowaway!
You did it Earthling! Thanks for letting me hitch a ride! I'm so excited to explore my new home! I hear Earth is amazing!
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Transcript
Mechanical Waves
You've been abducted by aliens!
TPT Version
Begin
Simulations used in this interactive are by PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder, licensed under CC-BY-4.0 (https://phet.colorado.edu).
Virtual Science Teachers Copyright 2022
© Virtual Science Teachers 2022
Something very strange is going on!You
Back
Continue
You are gazing at the sky when suddenly you see something very odd...
Before you get a chance to run, you realize....
You've been abducted by aliens!
Click on ship to begin.
They find you fascinating and want to keep you forever as one of their own. Clearly, this is not an acceptable fate for you. Your mission is to get back to Earth!
As you are taken farther from Earth, you realize, you MUST do whatever it takes to get back home. Click on Earth to begin your mission!
Click here to cautiously head to the the control room.
The aliens have locked you in their cargo bay. Click on the PhET screen to try to escape.
you can write a title here
This is a paragraph of text waiting to be awesome content
Simulations used in this interactive are by PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder, licensed under CC-BY-4.0 (https://phet.colorado.edu).
If activity does not load properly, click here.
you can write a title here
This is a paragraph of text waiting to be awesome content
Simulations used in this interactive are by PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder, licensed under CC-BY-4.0 (https://phet.colorado.edu).
If activity does not load properly, click here.
you can write a title here
This is a paragraph of text waiting to be awesome content
Back
Your first code word is:Fish
Record the first code word and then click on it to continue.
Click here to exit the cargo bay.
you can write a title here
This is a paragraph of text waiting to be awesome content
You did it! You unlocked the cargo bay door!
Click here to exit the cargo bay.
you can write a title here
This is a paragraph of text waiting to be awesome content
Map of Ship
AUTOPILOTON
You walk into the empty control room. The aliens are all celebrating your capture in a different room and have the ship on autopilot. You notice a screen labeled "Map of Ship." Perhaps seeing the map can be useful to you!
Access to the map will only be granted to those who can determine the code.
CONTINUE
Back
Answer the questions in this video to get the code word that you need.
Select here to enter the code.
Video Produced by PBS Learning Media
Frequency is a measure of how many waves pass a point in a certain amount of time.
Lower Frequency Longer Wavelength Carries Less Energy Higher Frequency Shorter Wavelength Carries More Energy
This wave's frequency = 1 cycle/second = 1 Hertz
Frequency
I frequently wish I could live on Earth.
One peak passes by the red dot per second. This measurement is the wave's frequency! The units are cycles per second, which is the same thing as Hertz.
Back
Map of Ship
Great Work! You have gained access to the map!
Your second code word is: munch
You are here.
Record your second code word and then click on it to continue.
It is VERY important you record what the codes words are!
Great work! You have gained access to the map!
Map of Ship
You are here.
It looks like there's an escape ship! How convenient!
Click on the map to head towards the escape ship.
Back
Back
wavelength
Try again!You can do it!
amplitude
wavelength
amplitude
wavelength
Wavelength- the distance between successive troughs, crests, or identical parts of a wave.
The amplitude- the distance from the centre line (or the still position) to the top of a crest or to the bottom of a trough .
Back
I'm rooting for you!
wavelength
amplitude
wavelength
amplitude
wavelength
Wavelength- the distance between successive troughs, crests, or identical parts of a wave.
The amplitude- the distance from the centre line (or the still position) to the top of a crest or to the bottom of a trough .
Back
Frequency is a measure of how many waves pass a point in a certain amount of time.
Lower Frequency Longer Wavelength Carries Less Energy Higher Frequency Shorter Wavelength Carries More Energy
This wave's frequency = 1 cycle/second = 1 Hertz
Frequency
I frequently wish I could live on Earth.
Back
One peak passes by the red dot per second. This measurement is the wave's frequency! The units are cycles per second, which is the same thing as Hertz.
Earthling, I can tell you have grit! Keep working hard!
Review frequency and try again!
Back
Frequency is a measure of how many waves pass a point in a certain amount of time.
One peak passes by the red dot per second. This measurement is the wave's frequency! The units are cycles per second, which is the same thing as Hertz.
Lower Frequency Longer Wavelength Carries Less Energy Higher Frequency Shorter Wavelength Carries More Energy
This wave's frequency = 1 cycle/second = 1 Hertz
Quietly, you head down a hallway towards the escape ship.
Continue
Simulations used in this interactive are by PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder, licensed under CC-BY-4.0 (https://phet.colorado.edu).
Information about amplitude, pitch, and frequency
They don't make it easy to get around in this ship! Click on the screen to obtain the code.
CODE required for entry!
Click on the screen.
Click on me for useful information!
Select here to enter the code.
Back
You sneak through the second hallway that leads to the escape ship.
Continue
This is the door that opens to the escape ship. You're getting close. Click on the screen to get the code!
CODE required for entry!
Click here if this page does not load properly.
Click here when you know the code.
Click on me for useful information!
What is the amplitude of this wave?
14.0 cm
8.0 cm
7.0 cm
14.0 cm
8.0 cm
7.0 cm
Simulations used in this interactive are by PhET Interactive Simulations University of Colorado Boulder, licensed under CC-BY-4.0 (https://phet.colorado.edu).
Back
Can sound travel in outer space?
Yes
No
Do not lose track of your code words! They are requireds for you to get the credit from your teacher!
Your third code word is: oranges
Record your third code word and then click on it to continue.
Click on the escape ship to get inside!
You're so close to gettting to the escape ship! Click on the screen!
Access to escape ship is password protected.
The garage door is closed. Push the garage door button.
Garage Door
This is the last code you need to escape! Click on the screen.
Garage Door Code Required
Click here when you know the garage door code.
Information about amplitude, pitch, and frequency
Simulations used in this interactive are by PhET Interactive SimulationsUniversity of Colorado Boulder, licensed under CC-BY-4.0 (https://phet.colorado.edu).
YOU DID IT! You can now get home.
Continue
You made it! And looks like you have a stowaway!
You did it Earthling! Thanks for letting me hitch a ride! I'm so excited to explore my new home! I hear Earth is amazing!
If requested by your teacher...
Find more interactives at www.VirtualScienceTeachers.com
© Virtual Science Teachers 2022
Click here to share your thoughts about this experience.