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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Plastic Spring Wave
Observe phase reversal at the fixed end of wave pulses with this spring used to test waves in fundamental and multiple vibrations.
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Tuning Fork Activator
The activator is specifically designed for use with tuning forks.
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Rubber Hammer for Tuning Fork
This large rubber hammer is ideal for activating tuning forks.
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Alloy Tuning Forks
These long-lasting aluminum tuning forks have a full sound.
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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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Differential and Sympathetic Tuning Forks
These large alloy tuning forks are designed to demonstrate resonance, beat frequency, and sympathetic vibration.
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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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Doppler Effect Demonstration
Get students into the swing of things with the Doppler effect.

