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W28: Standing Longitudinal Waves

 

Purpose: To demonstrate several harmonics of standing longitudinal waves.

Description:

 

*Demonstration not currently available in CHEMP 130. Use W10 as a substitute.

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Stretched slinky supported at several points along its length.

Gently shake a support near one end of the slinky. When you find the right frequency, a standing wave will result with very little input energy. Vary the frequency to produce other harmonics.

Note: Practice is needed to get good results.

 

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This demonstration is not currently available in CHEMP 130. Use W10 as a substitute.

References:

Manual: None

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