3B22.10 - Standing Wave with Rope Across the Room




Code: 3B22.10


Demo Title: Standing Wave with Rope Across the Room


Subject: Standing Waves


Description:
Using a rope attached to a drill and resonator a standing wave is demonstrated.


Procedure:

  • Send a wave through the rope by flicking it with your hand.
  • Turn on the resonator and drill at slow speed.
  • Begin to increase the speed and point out where the nodes form in the rope.
  • Increase the speed and point out the additional nodes which form in the rope.
  • Max out the speed of the drill/resonator and allow audience to examine where the nodes have formed and explain what this means.

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