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• 11:09, 13 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Rubber Rope (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Waves|file1=Rubber_Rope.gif}} A rubber hose is tied to a wall and set oscillating by a variable speed motor. A strobe light may work well to increase the visibility of the wave. '''Location: ''' * Sh. C-4: motor * Dr. 45 or Dr. 55: rubber hose")
• 11:09, 13 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Ripple Tank (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Waves|file1=}} Lots of ripple tank demos. Most easily seen on Film Loops, but an actual ripple tank can be set up. '''Location: ''' *")
• 11:03, 13 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Longitudinal Waves (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Waves|file1=Longitudinal Waves-Slinky.gif}} A slinky. '''Location: ''' * Drawer 45")
• 11:00, 13 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Resonance Tube (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Waves|file1=Resonance_Tube.gif}} A speaker is mounted on a plunger within a tube. Drive the speaker with a signal generator. As the position of the speaker is changed the volume heard will change, getting loudest at resonance. '''Location:''' * Next to Shelf E")
• 10:59, 13 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Interference--Sound Max and Min (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Waves|file1=Interference Sound Max Min.gif}} A common signal is sent to two speakers on a rotating shaft. As the speakers are rotated the maxima and minima created by the interference from the two signals moves about the class room. This is best detected if the students plug one ear. '''Location: ''' * On top of the Film Loops Cabinet *")
• 10:58, 13 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Doppler Effect 2 (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Waves|file1=Interference_Sound_Max_Min.gif}} Four speakers on two arms are rotated by a motor. A common signal is sent to selected speakers. As this spins one speaker approaches, the other is moving away and beats can be heard created by the slightly different frequencies being created. '''Location: ''' * On top of the Film Loops Cabinet")
• 10:38, 13 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Doppler Effect (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Waves|file1=Doppler Effect.gif}} A foam ball that holds a 9 volt battery and a small buzzer. Throw it over the heads of the students and the doppler effect is well perceived. '''Location:''' * Shelf D-4")
• 10:37, 13 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Interference--Stereo Speakers (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Waves|file1=Interference-Stereo Speaker.gif}} A common signal is sent to two speakers. One speaker is hooked through switch that changes the phase of one speaker by 180 degrees. At low frequencies, 50hz, students are asked in which position does the signal sound louder. Alternative: When two speakers wired out of phase are placed facing each other you will get substantial cancellation of sounds where the wavelengths are greater than the 3-4c...")
• 10:19, 13 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Film Loops--Waves (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Waves|file1=}} Barrier Penetration by Waves 48 Bragg Reflection of Waves 49 Circular Wave Reflection from Various Barriers 45 Diffraction and Scattering around Obstacles 57 Diffraction Double Slit 43,43a Diffraction Single Slit 100 Doppler Effect...")
• 10:19, 13 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Standing Wave (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Waves|file1=Standing_Wave.gif}} Use the linear motor to drive standing waves on a rope attached to a post standing ~10 yards away. Find the first harmonic and then show that its integer multiples are also standing waves. Some estimate frequencies are marked on the motor. '''Location:''' * Linear motor: Sh. C4 * Stand for the motor: Sh. I0 * Rope: Dr. 45 * Post/Stand for Post: In front of Sh. O")
• 10:11, 13 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Torsion Wave Apparatus (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Waves|file1=Torsion Wave.gif}} A set of horizontal rods attached to a common wire down their middle. An excellent wave maker. A mechanical driver with variable frequency and amplitude, a dampening device, and a node maker (for changing boundary conditions) are available. Several different varieties -- two with different k values and one with a changing k value. Optional UV strip to make dots on the end of each rod glow. '''Location: ''' * Sh...")
• 10:10, 13 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Sine Wave--Copper Tubing (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Waves|file1=Sine Wave--Copper Tubing.gif}} Two copper tubes bent into sine waves. '''Location: ''' * Shelf D-4") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
• 10:05, 13 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Wave Machine--1905 (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Waves|file1=Torsion_Wave_Machine_1905.gif}} A device designed to show the differences between how water, sound, and ether (did you notice when this was made) waves propagate. A crank in back causes each set of waves to move together, but boards may be used to hide the motion of up to two of the types. '''Location: ''' * Shelf O-0") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
• 10:04, 13 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Wave Fronts on a String (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Waves|file1=Wave_Fronts_on_a_String.gif}} Demo description. '''Location: ''' * D-4?") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
• 09:38, 13 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Moog Synthesizer (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Waves|file1=moog1.jpg|file2=moog3.jpg}} This is a pretty fun demo showing the cool sounds a Moog synthesizer makes on an oscilloscope. To set up, you want two outputs from the L output jack of the Moog, one going to an amplifier and one going to the oscilloscope: align=center Make sure the Moog is set to patch "G 66", which is named "Cohen Wave Shapes." To scroll through patches on the synthesizer, use the "Enter" button...")
• 12:34, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Fourier Synthesizer (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Waves|file1=}}")
• 12:33, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Bungee Ring Oscillator (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Oscillations|file1=bungeering.jpg}} Circular loop fixed by 16 rubber bands is driven by a mechanical oscillator. Pair with a strobe light to enhance visual effect. Pictured is the resonance with 7 peaks, up to 13 peaks is reasonably visible. Note: Time-consuming to set up. Please give ample notice before use. '''Location: ''' * Base Board: BC-0 * Bungee Loop: D-3 right * Mechanical Driver: D-3 (accessories also on D-3) * Strobe: C-3 * Signal...")
• 12:28, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Ferro Fluid Movies (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Oscillations|file1=}} There is a small amount of Ferro Fluid in a pyrex beaker. The beaker is atop a solenoid, through which we a sending an ac signal using a signal generator set for low frequencies. We found that signals above about 20 hertz were just too fast for the fluid to respond to, and these movies don't show anything beyond a few hertz. frame")
• 12:24, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Chladni Plates (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Oscillations|file1=Chladni_Plates.gif}} Demo description. '''Location: ''' * Shelf C-4 & Drawer 29")
• 12:22, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Tacoma Narrows Bridge Video (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Oscillations|file1=}} A video depicting the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Location: With VideoDiscs OR <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mclp9QmCGs</youtube>")
• 12:20, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Inertia Balance (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Oscillations|file1=Inertia_Balance.gif}} No description. Location: Wall next to Shelf O")
• 12:14, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Sympathetic Pendula (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Oscillations|file1=Sympathetic_Pendula.gif}} A way to show the effects of resonance frequencies. When the longer pendulum is set oscillating, the others move little. When a shorter one is set in motion, all of the small ones move with large amplitudes but the long one moves little. '''Location: ''' * Shelf H-1")
• 12:14, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Lissajous Figures (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Oscillations|file1=}} Light is shown through two oscillating plates. One has a vertical slit and oscillates horizontally. The other has a horizontal slit and oscillated vertically. Either slit can be set oscillating alone to show the two components of the final form when bo th are set in motion. The period can be adjusted on the one with the horizontal slit -- a stationary figure results with an integral ratio of periods. Shine light through...")
• 12:11, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page File:Glassbreak.webm
• 12:11, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs uploaded File:Glassbreak.webm
• 11:49, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Wine Glass Breaks (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Oscillations|file1=glssbrkw.jpg}} Great demonstration for resonance. A wine glass is setup in an enclosure. The resonant frequency of the glass is first found by placing a Ping-Pong ball in the glass and adjusting the signal generator to find the frequency that causes the most energetic vibration of the Ping-Pong ball. The glass is then set in front of the horn driver. A loud pulse of sound will cause the glass to break. '''Location:''' * E...")
• 11:48, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Driven Harmonic Oscillator 3 (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Oscillations|file1=Driven_Harmonic_Oscillator3.gif}} A motor drives a mass on a spring. '''Location: ''' * Motor: Shelf C-4 * Stand: Shelf I-0 * Masses: Shelf A-4 * Springs: Drawer 6")
• 11:47, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Driven Harmonic Oscillator 2 (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Oscillations|file1=Driven_Harmonic_Oscillator2.gif}} An old turntable is used to drive this mass on a spring. Water in the tube is used to dampen the oscillations to allow rapid response to the changing of the driving frequency. '''Location:''' * Shelf D-0")
• 11:46, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Driven Harmonic Oscillator (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Oscillations|file1=Driven_Harmonic_Oscillator.gif}} The lower horizontal bar swings as a pendulum from the upper rod. All of the styro ball pendulums are driven by this motion but only the one with the same length develops a large amplitude. '''Location:''' * Shelf C-1")
• 11:45, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Damped Harmonic Oscillator (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Oscillations|file1=Damped_Harmonic_Oscillator.gif}} A mass on a spring with a large piece of cardboard. '''Location:''' * Shelf A-3")
• 11:42, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Pendulum Period:length vs. mass (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Oscillations|file1=Pendulum_L_vs_M.gif}} Two of these pendulum have the same mass but are different length. Two are the same length but have different masses. Note to Staff: Do not separate or disassemble these as it takes a bit of effort to get the lengths to match. '''Location: ''' * Shelf A-3")
• 11:41, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Circular vs. Linear Harmonic Motion 2 (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Oscillations|file1=Circ_vs_lin_harm_mot--2.gif}} An overhead demo. Location: Shelf D-4")
• 11:39, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Circular vs. Linear Harmonic Motion (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Oscillations|file1=Circ_vs_lin_harm_mot.gif}} Shadow projection is used to compare the motion of a mass on a spring with the motion of a point on a rotating disk. Note to Staff: Allow a lot of time to match the period of the motor to that of the spring. This is sensitive to very small deviations. Also, use the motor for the rubber rope driver. It must be detached from the base and the disk attached. '''Location:''' * Motor: Shelf C-4")
• 11:38, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Torsion Pendulum (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Oscillations|file1=Torsion_Pendulum.gif}} Note: take care not to bend the rod when moving this. '''Location: ''' * Next to Shelf E")
• 11:38, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page SHM--Pendulum and Spring (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Oscillations|file1=SHM_pendulum_and_spring.gif}} A simple pendulum and a mass on a spring. '''Location: ''' * Pendulum Bobs: Drawer 2 * Springs: Drawer 7 * Masses: Shelf A-4")
• 11:34, 11 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Coupled Harmonic Oscillators (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=OWS|topic=Oscillations|file1=Coupled_Harmonic_Oscillator.gif}} A permanent apparatus consisting of three types of coupled oscillators. '''Location:''' * Shelf H-1")
• 15:09, 7 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Tantalus Cup -- siphon vase (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=Fluid Mechanics|topic=Hydraulics|file1=}} An intermittent siphon. The siphoning will begin when the water level has reached the top of the tube and continue for as long as the water remains above the upper opening of the curved tube. '''Location:''' * Shelf T-1")
• 15:09, 7 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Hero's Fountain (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=Fluid Mechanics|topic=Hydraulics|file1=}} A fountain that appears to defy the law that water can only rise to its highest level. The fountain appears because of the air space in the lower bulb.")
• 15:07, 7 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Hydraulic Ram (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=Fluid Mechanics|topic=Hydraulics|file1=Hydraulic_Ram.gif}} A device which uses the inertia of flowing water to pump part of the flow to a point higher than its source. Fill the reservoir and the ram will do the rest. The valve at the bottom may need a tap to get it going. '''Location:''' * Shelf T-2")
• 15:07, 7 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Adhesion Disk (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=Fluid Mechanics|topic=Surface Tension|file1=Adhesion_Disk.gif}} Pull up on the string when these two glass plates are dry and they only the upper plate will be lifted. Add a drop of water between them and both will rise.< '''Location:''' * Drawer 19")
• 15:06, 7 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Surface Tension Apparatus (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=Fluid Mechanics|topic=Surface Tension|file1=Surface_Tension_App.gif}} The air within the plastic bubble will keep this afloat. But if submerged surface tension around the wire ring will keep it under. '''Location:''' * Drawer 19")
• 14:17, 7 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Atomizer (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=Fluid Mechanics|topic=Fluid Dynamics|file1=Atomizer.gif}} Pressurized air moves through a reducer that has been placed within a T-connector. The high velocity of the air causes a pressure reduction within the T that results in water being drawn up from the beaker. The water is then drawn into the airstream resulting in an effect exploited in air brushes. ''' Location: ''' * Drawer ?")
• 14:16, 7 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Vortex Bottles (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=Fluid Mechanics|topic=Fluid Dynamics|file1=vortexbottle.gif}} Two clear plastic bottles are connected together. As the water drains from the top bottle to the bottom, a vortex is formed. '''Location:''' * Drawer ?")
• 14:15, 7 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Viscosity Comparator (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=Fluid Mechanics|topic=Fluid Dynamics|file1=Viscosity.gif}} Large Pyrex test tubes are filled with fluids (Glycerin & water solutions) of different viscosities. A ball falling in the test tube demonstrates the relationship between terminal velocity and viscosity. '''Location: ''' * Shelf T-2 *")
• 14:14, 7 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Air Foil (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=Fluid Mechanics|topic=Fluid Dynamics|file1=Air_Foil.GIF}} A large styrofoam plane actually glides. The wings can be removed and the shape can be easily seen by a large lecture class. Smaller wing section is also available. '''Location: ''' * Large styrofoam glider: On top of shelf N * Small airplane wing: On top of shelf N *")
• 14:00, 7 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Bernoulli's Spool (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=Fluid Mechanics|topic=Fluid Dynamics|file1=Bernoulli's_Spool.gif}} A nail goes through the 3x5 card into the hole of the spool for stability. As long as air blows down though the hole the card will remain in position. '''Location: ''' * Drawer 12")
• 13:59, 7 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Venturi Tube (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=Fluid Mechanics|topic=Fluid Dynamics|file1=Venturi_Tubes.gif}} This uses water in manometers to show the pressure differences within the metal tube. With no air flow the columns of water are level within each tube. With air flow the water rises toward the open end of the tube, the difference in column height within each tube showing the pressure. Tube 1 is highest, 2 is lowest, and 3 and 4 are in the middle and equal. Rubber hoses may be connected betw...")
• 13:59, 7 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Spinning Styro Cup--Curve Ball (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=Fluid Mechanics|topic=Fluid Dynamics|file1=Venturi_Tubes.gif}} This uses water in manometers to show the pressure differences within the metal tube. With no air flow the columns of water are level within each tube. With air flow the water rises toward the open end of the tube, the difference in column height within each tube showing the pressure. Tube 1 is highest, 2 is lowest, and 3 and 4 are in the middle and equal. Rubber hoses may be connected betw...")
• 13:54, 7 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Bernoulli's Ping Pong Ball (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=Mechanics|topic=Fluid Dynamics|file1=Bernouli's Ping Pong Ball.gif}} When air is blown through the funnel, the force on the ping-pong ball is into the funnel. The ball can not be blown out. It will also remain in an inverted funnel so long as the air flow continues. The ping-pong ball will also be held aloft by a steady stream of air. With practice the ball can be held aloft with the air blowing at it from an angle. '''Location: ''' * Ping-Pong Ball:...")
• 13:52, 7 April 2022 Physdemo talk contribs created page Smoke Ring (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=Fluid Mechanics|topic=Fluid Dynamics|file1=Smoke_Rings.gif}} Use touch paper to fill the cylinder with smoke. Tap on the rubber sheet to make the smoke rings come out the hole on the other end. '''Location:''' * Shelf F-3")

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