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Horizontal Oscillator

Description

Classes Used: PHYS 101, PHYS 153

Clip one end to the hook next to the mic cabinet in the theater. Tug on the other end to create an oscillation.

Purpose

Show that the amplitude of oscillation increases when the driving frequency is near resonance.

Apparatus

Setup

Notes

the tubing wears out, and it may need to be cut down after a few (~5 uses).

Updated on 05/30/13

Demo room information

Location S3
Maker Unknown
Current State Working
demonstrations/3_oscillations_and_waves/mechanical_waves/horizontal_oscillator/start.txt · Last modified: 2020/03/13 16:37 by demoroom