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3D40.30 Chladni Plate

[Setup Time: 5 Min.] [Current Condition: Good]

Info

Horizontal metal plates are covered in sand, then excited with a violin bow. You can also put it on the pasco speaker to vibrate it, which is a bit easier than the bow (this is new, so give me some advance warning)

Parts List

Violin Bow in C. Oscillations and Waves, 1C

Square and/or Triangle Plate in C. Oscillations and Waves, 1C

Stand for Plates in C. Oscillations and Waves, 1C

Violin Rosin in C. Oscillations and Waves, 1C

Sand in C. Oscillations and Waves, 1C

Relevant Simulation

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Demo Example 2:

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Driven Chladni Plates

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