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G2-11: RESONANT SAW BLADES - HAND DRIVEN

PURPOSE: TO show that a mechanical oscillator responds with a maximum amplitude to its own resonant frequency.

DESCRIPTION: Three saw blades of different lengths have been rigidly attached to a manual shaker. Shaking the assembly, one can find the resonant frequency of each saw blade.

SUGGESTIONS: Practice.

REFERENCES: (PIRA unavailable.)

EQUIPMENT: Mounted saw blades, rods and clamps, as photographed.

SETUP TIME: None.


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