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G3-45: RESONANCE OF WIRES

PURPOSE: To show standing waves in heavy wires fixed at one end.

DESCRIPTION: As the frequency of the vibrator is increased, standing waves appear in each successively shorter wire.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA unavailable.)

EQUIPMENT: Wire mount attached to mechanical vibrator.

SETUP TIME: None.


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