3D40.50 - Resonance of a Wine Glass


Resonance of a Wine Glass Demo
Resonance of a Wine Glass Demo



Code: 3D40.50


Demo Title: Resonance of a Wine Glass


Subject: Resonance in Plates, Bars, Solids


Description:
Resonance is demonstrated by running a finger around the rim of a wine glass.


Procedure:

  • Dampen fingers in beaker of water.
  • Run fingers around the rim of the the first wine glass to produce a sound.
  • Run fingers around the second wine glass to produce a different sound.
  • Review the different wave lengths produced by each.
  • Fill wine glass 3/4 with colored water.
  • Run fingers around the rim of the filled wine glass.

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