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Practical - Stationary Waves
Often seen at GCSE, this practical forms a standing/stationary wave on a string.
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1. Stationary Waves on a String
A signal generator connected to a vibration generator can be used to set up a standing wave on a string. By changing the length of the string and varying the frequency until you reach the first harmonic you can investigate the speed of the wave along the string.
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