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 DCS# 3A95.10
WATER RELAXATION OSCILLATOR

APPARATUS
water relaxation oscillator 202-16-F-1
water faucet or pump
 201
rubber tubing

DESCRIPTION
The large test tube is filled continuously but empties periodically.  Water fills the tube to the level of the top of the outflow tubing and then the tube empties.  

REFERENCES

Meiners, 33-1.4

Am. J. Phys. 39, 575 (1971)

Am. J. Phys. 40, 360 (1972)