• ID Code: H3-73
  • Purpose: Illustrate transverse standing waves in aluminum rods.
  • Description: Hold the series of rods by the wooden dowel and strike a rod sharply at its center to excite the lowest frequency transverse standing wave. Alternatively, strike the end of the rod to excite the lowest longitudinal vibration mode.
  • Availability: Available
  • References: http://www.physics.umd.edu/deptinfo/facilities/lecdem/services/refs/refsh.htm#H3-73
  • Loc codes: H3