Waves on a string Classes Used: PHYS 101, PHYS 153

• To demonstrate waves on a string.

• To demonstrate the reflection of a pulse from a rigid non-rigid boundary.

• To demonstrate stationary waves, in different modes.

• To demonstrate reflection and transmission of waves at a boundary.

A rope identified as the Yak's Milk Rope consisting of a clear plastic tube filled with barium sulphate

The tubing is stretched across the theatre with one end fixed to the hook on the south wall while the other end is free to be manipulated by hand to show the various demonstrations. For the non-rigid reflection and for the partial reflection and transmission at a boundary the far end is attached to a piece of cord and the other end manipulated. Updated on: 06/20/13