Lab E6: standing waves

Objectives:
Observe and characterize standing waves on a string.

Maximum 50 Hz for the vibrator. Maximum 50 grams for the hanging mass.

See also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normal_mode#Standing_waves

 

Mechanical vibrator:

 

Mechanical vibrator, top view:

 

Lab setup

 

Lab setup, top view:

 

Pulley with hanging mass:

 

Lab setup