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HomeG. Vibrations And Mechanical WavesG3. Mechanical Waves One DimensionalG3-07. Shive Wave Machine - Tapered Transformer
Shive Wave Machine - Tapered Transformer
Purpose
Useful for obtaining a reasonably good impedance match between the two large segments of the Shive machine.
Equipment
Two large segments of Shive Wave Machine with tapered transformer.
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Description
Connect the tapered transformer between the two large wave machine segments. Inserting this reduces the impedance mismatch and allows the wave to pass from one medium into the other with minimal reflection.
References
Thomas B. Greenslade, Jr., 19th Century Wave Machines, TPT 18, 510-517, (1980).
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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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