Oscillations and Waves > Waves > Standing Waves DCS# 3B22.10

STANDING WAVES ON RUBBER TUBING


APPARATUS
pasco driver 202-17-A3
function generator/amplifier 202-17-A3
rubber tubing or elastic cord
202-17-A6
strobe light, if desired
202-17-D


DESCRIPTION
Set the driver frequency to produce standing waves in the tubing.  Set the strobe light to almost the same frequency to slow the apparent motion of the tubing.

 
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Portable version: