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G3-03: SHIVE WAVE MACHINE - REFLECTION OF PULSES

PURPOSE: To demonstrate reflection of pulses from fixed ends and free ends.

DESCRIPTION: A pulse generated at one end reflects off the opposite end. The reflecting end can either be free (left alone) or fixed (connected to a clamp).

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA 3B22.30)See Demonstration Reference File for further information and experiments.

EQUIPMENT: Shive Wave Machine with end clamp.

SETUP TIME: None.


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