Standing Waves
The jump rope with nodes!
Making waves: Divide a vibrating string into two, three, four or five sections and see the troughs of the waves in black light.
Facts & Data
- Material - Stainless steel, nylon wire, electric motor, control electronics, glass, lamp, loudspeakers
- Sounds in space - Sitar sounds (mp3)
- Where it can be setup - Inside
- Setup time - 1 hour
- Duration for use - Days, weeks, months
- Space requirements - 200 x 400 cm
- Electricity - 220 V / 500 W
Ready…get set…go!
Carefully turn the lever to the left of the string to create a bit of string tension.
Observe carefully to see what happens.
What happens when you increase the tautness of the rope?
