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DCS# 3B22.10aNWU# S- 10Location:   3 C 3 & 5
title: Standing Waves on a String
aka:   Melde's Vibrating String

Description:
A long string is stretched by a weight pulling on one end.  The other end is attached to a Pasco driver attached to a frequency generator/amp.  With the string about the length of the bench and 800 grams hanging on the end, the fundimental frequency is about 5 hz.
   Stroboscopes can be set up in front of the labl table to stop the wave.   The strobe works best  for frequencies greater than 15 Hz.

Questions:
    Predict which frequencies will produce 2,3,4,etc.. antinodes.
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