Oscillations and waves > Instruments > Resonance in Plates, Bars, Solids

CodeDemo NameDescription
3D40.00 Simple Harmonic Motion
Simple Harmonic Motion Demo
Simple Harmonic Motion Demo
Simple Harmonic Motion
3D40.10 Xylophone BarsUse a microphone and oscilloscope to display the waveforms of various notes on a xylophone.
3D40.20 Singing Rod
Singing Rod Demo
Singing Rod Demo
Singing RodHold a long aluminum rod at the midpoint and stroke with rosined fingers. Press the end of the rod to a Styrofoam cup to amplify the sound.
3D40.50 Resonance of a Wine Glass
Resonance of a Wine Glass Demo
Resonance of a Wine Glass Demo
Resonance of a Wine GlassResonance is demonstrated by running a finger around the rim of a wine glass.
3D40.51 Resonance Chinese Bowl
Resonance - Singing Bowl Demo
Resonance - Singing Bowl Demo
Resonance Chinese BowlA specially designed bowl filled with water is rubbed in different ways to achieve different resonant frequencies/nodes
3D40.55 Breaking Glass with Sound
Breaking Glass with Sound Demo
Breaking Glass with Sound Demo
Breaking Glass with SoundLarge amplitude sound at the resonant frequency is directed at a beaker.
Disclaimer: These demonstrations are provided only for illustrative use by persons affiliated with Rutgers University and only under the direction of a trained instructor or physicist. Rutgers University is not responsible for any demonstrations performed by those using their own or others equipment, or who choose to use this reference material for their own purpose. The demonstrations included here are within the public domain and can be found in materials contained in libraries, bookstores, and through electronic sources. Performing all or any portion of any of these demonstrations, with or without revisions not depicted here, entails inherent risks. These risks include, without limitation, bodily injury (and possibly death), risks to health that may be temporary or permanent and that may exacerbate a pre-existing medical condition, and property loss or damage. Anyone performing any part of these demonstrations, even with revisions, knowingly and voluntarily assumes all risks associated with them.


Social Media


FB f Logo blue 29

Contact Us


firstlight2 footer Physics & Astronomy
Rutgers, The State University
   of New Jersey
136 Frelinghuysen Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8019
(848) 445-8781
npamula@physics.rutgers.edu


Copyright 2024, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. All rights reserved.
Rutgers is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to direct suggestions, comments, or complaints concerning any accessibility issues with Rutgers web sites to: accessibility@rutgers.edu or complete the Report Accessibility Barrier or Provide Feedback Form .