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Practical - Stationary Waves

Often seen at GCSE, this practical forms a standing/stationary wave on a string.

  1. Stationary Waves 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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