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G1-72: LISSAJOUS FIGURES - X-Y RECORDER

PURPOSE: To illustrate phase-changing Lissajous figures and to create Lissajous art.

DESCRIPTION: Using two oscillations around a few Hertz with a few Volt amplitude, various neat Lissajous patterns can be obtained. For best results use frequencies very close to whole number frequency ratios.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA 3A80.15)

EQUIPMENT: Two Waveteks, X-Y recorder, and paper.

SETUP TIME: 5 min.


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