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Sound of Vibrating Strings
We will explore qualitatively how string tension, length, and linear density affect the sound of the vibrating string. Then we will take measurements for...
Wavelength, Frequency, and Wave Speed in a Guitar String - Tuning Fork Version
Students investigate the relationship between string length, wavelength, frequency, period, and wave...
Wavelength, Frequency, and Wave Speed in a Guitar String
Students investigate the relationship between string length, wavelength, frequency, period, and wave...
Resonance Modes in a Vibrating String - Tuning Fork Version
Students investigate the relationship between tension in the string and the wavelength while keeping...
Resonance Modes in a Vibrating String
Students measure the frequency of a vibrating sonometer string using a wireless sound sensor and...
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