Oscillations and Waves > Instruments > Plates, Bars, and Solids
DCS# 3D40.40
STANDING WAVES IN A STRETCHED CIRCULAR MEMBRANE
APPARATUS
function generator
202-08-G
amplifier
202-09-B
large speaker
202-09-A
rubber sheet
202-16-D
rubber tubing
202-17
strobe light
202-17-F
video camera
202-09-D
DESCRIPTION
Vary frequency until standing waves are produced in the membrane. Set strobe frequency so motion of membrane appears to slow.
REFERENCE
Meiners, p. 505.
