Sound Waves: The Symphony of Physics

Sound Waves: The Symphony of Physics

2017•1h 0m•8.0/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

8.0/10(1)

Dr Helen Czerski examines the world of sound waves.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 2, 2017

Last Aired

March 9, 2017

Networks

BBC Four

Created By

Suzy Boyles, David Briggs

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Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Making Sound

E1

Making Sound

Air date: 2017-03-02

Dr Helen Czerski investigates the science behind the sounds we're familiar with and the sounds that we normally can't hear, from Big Ben to the Stromboli volcano.

Using Sound

E2

Using Sound

Air date: 2017-03-09

Dr Helen Czerski examines the extraordinary messages sound waves carry and how they help us understand the world around us.

Cast

Helen Czerski

Helen Czerski

Self - Presenter

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