3B10.30 Shive-Type Wave Machine

PURPOSE: To demonstrate Wave motion

DESCRIPTION: We have 2 of these machines. The first is quite large, with the rods spaced approximately 2 inches apart. The second is a table-top version, with rods spaced approximately 0.5cm apart. The tabletop version also provides the user with tension (wave speed) control, optional end terminators (free, damped, closed), as well as a mechanical driver to generate the waves.

SETUP TIME: Minimal

COMPONENT LIST:

  1. Wave Machine, Large Back of the far set of shelves
  2. Wave Machine, Tabletop Below Lightbuls, EMAG shelves

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REFERENCES: PIRA 3B10.30, Cenco 31943N

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