"WardsSci000627"

An exciting, interactive exploration, this generator includes various mass attachments to investigate degrees of string tension in standing waves.

How Does Mass Affect Transverse Waves?

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.

Two sets of popular tuning forks are available.

Explore a standing wave on a string and determine the linear mass density of the string.

Determine the speed of sound in air by investigating the resonance of a column of air.

Long, pure sounding aluminum tuning forks.

This large rubber hammer is ideal for activating tuning forks.

This box shows Planck's Constant in action.

Observe phase reversal at the fixed end of wave pulses with this spring used to test waves in fundamental and multiple vibrations.

This compact tank can be used on an overhead projector or as a traditional ripple tank.

These large alloy tuning forks are designed to demonstrate resonance, beat frequency, and sympathetic vibration.

This ripple tank is transparent, acrylic plastic and supported in a sturdy plastic frame.

These long-lasting aluminum tuning forks have a full sound.

The activator is specifically designed for use with tuning forks.

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.