Waves and Oscillations Learning Activities
Avantor offers a complete catalogue of instruments and tools useful for demonstrating key, basic concepts of physics that are applicable to everyday life both in and out of the laboratory. Demonstrate core ideas such as acceleration down a plane, friction, potential and kinetic energy, electrical conductivity, magnetic fields, wavelengths and velocity of sound, and more. Durable educational materials are designed for heavy use with consistent levels of handling, and all models are easy to use.
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CENCO® String Vibrator
Unit consists of a sturdy metal frame carrying a DC motor with an eccentric shaft for exciting the vibrations. Clamp the frame to a table, attach a string and then simply use masses and a pulley to put tension on the string.
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Wave Velocity Apparatus
This self-contained apparatus explores wave velocity.
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United Scientific™ Aluminum Alloy Tuning Forks
Long, pure sounding aluminum tuning forks.
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Equally Tempered Tuning Forks Set
Both of these sets come with a roll-up style canvas storage pouch and a solid rubber activator.
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Tuning Fork Set
Scientific tuning forks are designed for acoustic research, sound wave analysis, and calibration standards.
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Differential and Sympathetic Tuning Forks
These large alloy tuning forks are designed to demonstrate resonance, beat frequency, and sympathetic vibration.
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Ripple Tank
This compact tank can be used on an overhead projector or as a traditional ripple tank.
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Doppler Effect Demonstration
Get students into the swing of things with the Doppler effect.
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Tuning Fork Set
Both versions of these economy tuning fork sets come with a mallet designed for one hard and one soft end for use with all frequencies of forks.

