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Making waves: a classroom torsional wave machine
- Source :
- The Physics Teacher. Nov, 1998, Vol. 36 Issue 8, p466, 7 p.
- Publication Year :
- 1998
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Abstract
- A large-wave generator can be used to test the results of the design philosophy when compared with measurements made with a completed torsional wave machine. The experiment involves clamping one end of the machine to a desk and pulling the other end with three spring balances. The key characteristic of the waves created with the machine is the motion of the rods.
- Subjects :
- Wave makers -- Models
Torsion -- Research
Education
Physics
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 0031921X
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- The Physics Teacher
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.21268229