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Chapter 12: Vibrations and Waves
Welcome to Holt Physics. Chapter 12 describes harmonic motion and the properties of waves. Use the links below to find learning tools that will help you review the chapter and extend your study of waves and wave interactions.
	Review and Practice
		Reading Skills: K-W-L This worksheet will help you organize your thoughts before and after you read the chapter or an article.

		Glossary of Terms: Chapter 12 Use this handy glossary to enhance your proficiency with the terms found in this chapter.

		Homework Help: Chapter 12 Study Guide Select one of the sections listed below to review key skills and concepts from the chapter. Section 1 \|\| Section 2 \|\| Section 3 \|\| Section 4 \|\| Mixed Review

		Math Skills: Wave Speed Can you calculate wave speed? Find the answer here.

		Activity: Energetic Waves Make waves; study energy!

		Practice Problems: Chapter 12 Select one of the topics listed below to practice using the concepts found in this chapter. Hooke's Law Simple Harmonic Motion of a Simple Pendulum Simple Harmonic Motion of a Mass-Spring System Wave Speed

		Quiz Yourself: Vibrations and Waves Click here to test your knowledge of vibrations and waves.

		Teacher Notes
	Enrichment and Extension
		Online Research: SciLinks Visit NSTA's SciLinks Web site, which links you to some of the most up-to-date science information on the Internet. When you get to the site, log in, and then enter a keyword for the topic you want to research. The topics and keywords for Chapter 12 are listed below. TOPIC: Hooke’s Law SciLinks CODE: HF2121 TOPIC: Pendulums SciLinks CODE: HF2122 TOPIC: Wave Motion SciLinks CODE: HF2123 TOPIC: Electron Microscope SciLinks CODE: HF2124

		Connection to Engineering: Wave Energy Learn how engineers are using wave energy to produce electricity.

		Connection to Language Arts: Writing a Plan for Wave Observation How would one go about observing a wave? Find out here.

		Integrating Earth Science: Earthquake Waves Study the different types of earthquake waves, and learn their patterns.

		Integrating Physics: Red Shift, Blue Shift Explore the motion of stars through space.

		Integrating Technology: Doppler Weather Radar What is the difference between Doppler weather radar and weather radar?

		Science and the Consumer: Bicycle Design and Shock Absorption What developments have been made to improve bicycles? Identify the developments here.

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