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====== String Shooter ====== | ====== String Shooter ====== | ||
- | {{tag> needs_review untagged unlocated}} | + | {{tag> mechanics oscillations_and_waves centripetal_force tension located}} |
<WRAP box right> | <WRAP box right> | ||
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===== Description ===== | ===== Description ===== | ||
- | Show centripetal force and slow moving waves | + | This demonstration consists of a pair of DC motors mounted on a piece of MDF with wheels so that they can be used to propel a loop of string. A pair of batteries provides their power. |
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- | This device shoots out a loop of string in a continuous ellipse. If the loop is slightly disturbed, slow moving waves will travel along the string. | + | |
===== Purpose ===== | ===== Purpose ===== | ||
+ | This device shoots out a loop of string in a continuous ellipse. With it you can show centripetal force and slow moving waves; if the loop is slightly disturbed, slow moving waves will travel along the string. | ||
===== Apparatus ===== | ===== Apparatus ===== | ||
+ | * String shooter | ||
===== Setup ===== | ===== Setup ===== | ||
+ | Simply flick the switch. Make sure that the string isn't tangled up or caught on anything before you do. | ||
===== Notes ===== | ===== Notes ===== | ||
+ | You may have to repair a string breakage. It isn't enough to just tie the broken ends of the string back together, since any knots in the string will get caught between the wheels. A needle and thread can be used to more cleanly splice the string back together. | ||
+ | The rubber on the wheels may also wear out. Currently it's made out of pieces of rubber balloon stretched over the wheels. | ||
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</WRAP> | </WRAP> | ||
<WRAP tablewidth 100%> | <WRAP tablewidth 100%> | ||
- | | **Location** | ---- | | + | | **Location** | M3 | |
| **Maker** | Unknown | | | **Maker** | Unknown | | ||
| **Current State** | Working | | | **Current State** | Working | |