Science of Sound

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Build and play your own musical instrument and learn how the choice of material can affect an instrument’s sound.

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NGSS: HS-PS4-3; HS-PS4-4
Keywords: Physics; Chemistry; Sound; Sound waves; Frequency; Pitch; Amplitude; Materials; Musical Instruments

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Browse resources that show how an understanding of sound waves can be used in medicine, music, and materials testing.

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