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HomeG. Vibrations And Mechanical WavesG3. Mechanical Waves One DimensionalG3-02. Shive Wave Machine - Superposition Of Pulses
Shive Wave Machine - Superposition Of Pulses
Purpose
To demonstrate constructive and destructive interference using pulses.
Equipment
Shive Wave Machine with end clamp as required..
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Description
Starting identical pulses from both ends simultaneously, either in or out of phase, they can be observed as they pass. For two identical pulses, move your hand rapidly down and up at the center of the machine. The two pulses created will reflect off the ends and interfere as they cross each other on their return. Repeat this with one end clamped to get a phase reversal of the pulse which reflects off that end.
References
B. A. Burgel, Dispersion, Reflection, and Eigenfrequencies on the Wave Machine, AJP 35, 913-915, (1967).
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See pagesg1. simple harmonic motion
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See pagesg2. resonance & coupled oscillations
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See pagesg3. mechanical waves one dimensional
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See pagesg4. mechanical waves two dimensional
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See pagesg1. simple harmonic motion
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See pagesg2. resonance & coupled oscillations
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See pagesg3. mechanical waves one dimensional
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See pagesg4. mechanical waves two dimensional
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