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HomeG. Vibrations And Mechanical WavesG3. Mechanical Waves One DimensionalG3-29. Suspended Slinky - Portable
Suspended Slinky - Portable
Purpose
To show longitudinal and transverse traveling waves and standing waves.
Equipment
Suspended SLINKY.
Suggestions
This is a small version of demonstration G3-28, which is better for large groups and easier to operate because it is longer.
Images
Description
Transverse or longitudinal pulses can be created by appropriate motion of your hand at one end of the SLINKY. Using your hand you can also create transverse standing waves and discuss the overtone series. Gently vibrating one end of the spring (either by hand or using the motor) at the appropriate frequency creates longitudinal standing waves.
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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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