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HomeG. Vibrations And Mechanical WavesG3. Mechanical Waves One DimensionalG3-22. Velocity Of Transverse Wave Along A Rope.
Velocity Of Transverse Wave Along A Rope.
Purpose
To measure roughly the velocity of a transverse pulse in a stretched rubber rope.
Equipment
12 foot board, stretched rubber rope, 2 mounts, electronic timer, weight hanger with weights with 1, 2, and 5 kilogram weights.
Setup Time
5 min.
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Description
A pulse is started at one end of the stretched rubber rope and allowed to reflect back and forth several times, during which the time interval is measured and displayed by a mechanically controlled electronic timer. The wave velocity can be calculated. A variety of weights is available to vary the tension in the rope.
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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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