Longitudinal wave motion
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PIRA index: 3B20.10
Description
A series of attached metal rings representing a thin and long metal spring (radius ~5 cm) is used to demonstrate longitudinal oscillations.
Equipment
- longitudinal motion apparatus
Instructions
Use small pulses by softly extending the metal tine at one end of the apparatus to create longitudinal oscillations in the system.
Keywords
spring, slinky, longitudinal, oscillation
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