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Unit 4: Waves

800 possible mastery points

About this unit

Let's surf into the phenomena of waves. From sunshine to Wifi to regulating our heartbeats, this physics phenomenon shapes our lives and our world in so many ways.

How can waves own properties? They're just repeating patterns of energy.

Practice

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Absorb and reflect? Who knew physics and philosophy were so closely related?
Make science come alive in your classroom with this free hands-on activity aligned to middle school NGSS standards.
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If analog signals were a person, digital signals would be their cooler, more reliable friend.
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