FOURIER MAKING WAVES – PHYSICS SIMULATION
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW:
Explore wave physics and Fourier analysis through interactive simulation. Students build complex waveforms from simple sine waves and understand wave superposition.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand wave properties
• Build waveforms with Fourier components
• Analyze wave superposition
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:
• TX TEKS Physics – Wave physics
• NGSS – Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
Wave Physics, Fourier Analysis, Advanced Math Concepts, Scientific Modeling
GRADE LEVELS: 10th-12th Grade
ACTIVITY TYPE: Simulation