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.
NOTES
Portable version: