Standing waves in a string

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PIRA index: 3B22.10

Description

An allan key, attached to a handheld drill, rotates a string attached to a small rotating platform to simulate a string vibrator. Standing waves appear in the string according to the frequency of oscillation (rotation speed of allan key) and the tension in the string).

Equipment

  • twice

Instructions

Insert the

Keywords

standing wave, drill, motor, allen key, rotation, node, anti-node

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