Speed of Sound in Air
The purpose of this activity is to measure the speed of sound in air using a tube that is closed at one end. Use a Sound Sensor to record the initial pulse of sound and its echo. Calculate the speed of sound based on the overall distance traveled and the round-trip time.
Grade Level: College • High School
Subject: Physics
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Resonance Air Column
Resonance tube with plunger, node markers and detachable stands for performing waves and sound experiments.
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