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Waves & Sound
   

W15: Transverse Wave Demonstrator

 

Purpose: To demonstrate mechanical waves.
Description:

 

1. PASCO Transverse Wave Demonstrator consist of a set of rod attached to a torsional wire. When the end rod is moved transversly the disturbance is transmitted down the demonstrator.

2. Clamp to fix the end rod.

3. There are several different sections of this demonstration. these sections can be connected togther our use idividually. Please specify which pieces you want to use in the comments box of the request form.

a) Two sections with long rods. These can be connected together to make a longer demonstration.

b) Two sections with short rods. These can be connected together to make a longer demonstration.

c) One section that had varying length rods.

  You can demonstrate: (1) wave propagation; (2) velocity in different media by two sections whose oscillators have different mass; (3) wavelength versus velocity and frequency; (4) reflection at fixed and free boundaries (by clamping the end if desired); (5) constructive and destructive interference; (6) standing waves and resonance (a mechanical oscillator for fixed known frequencies is available if desired); (7) reflection and transmission at media boundaries.
Equipment List: Storage Location: Hahn N 130A

 

 Pasco Transverse Wave Demonstrator E2.3

References:

Manual: None

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