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3B10.1 Long Spring

[Setup Time: 2 Min.] [Current Condition: Good]

Info

Stretch a long spring across the front table. Give the spring a small pluck at one end and watch the pulse propagate down and back. Can show the dependence of wave velocity on tension by stretching the spring more or less.

Parts List

Long Spring in C. Oscillations and Waves, 1B

Relevant Simulation

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Other Information

Standing waves in long spring, closed end
Standing waves in long spring, open end

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