Reverb Cups

From UO Physics Demonstration Catalog

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Description:

Similar to the classic cup and string telephone except that this uses a spring. Shake the cup to send large waves down the spring and create sounds similar to whale songs or star trek laser blasts. Speak into the cup and the spring will create an echoing effect. A similar device is called a reverb when used with electronic instruments -- esp. guitars.. Many guitar amps have a spring in the bottom to create a analog echo reverb effects.

Location:

  • Shelf D-2