Waves & Resonance

Giant Guitar String

A rope is suspended high above the floor that extends completely across the museum. At one end the visitor can pull another attached rope and cause vibrations to build up. The tension in the rope can also be varied. Depending on the frequency of pull, different resonances occur. One can show nodes, antinodes, resonance, and 180 degree phase shifts on reflection from a fixed barrier with this exhibit.


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