Standing Waves on a String

Examine how the amount of tension required to produce a standing wave in a vibrating string of fixed length and mass density is affected by the wavelength and the frequency of the wave. This is a hands-on experiment where the student gets to feel the force required to increase the number of vibrating segments.

Grade Level: College

Subject: Physics

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String Vibrator

Drives a string or elastic cord to produce a standing wave. Use it to study frequency, wavelength, and resonance. It’s well-suited for demos and hands-on experiments.

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