Waves and Oscillations Learning Activities
Avantor offers a complete catalogue of instruments and tools useful for demonstrating key, basic concepts of physics that are applicable to everyday life both in and out of the laboratory. Demonstrate core ideas such as acceleration down a plane, friction, potential and kinetic energy, electrical conductivity, magnetic fields, wavelengths and velocity of sound, and more. Durable educational materials are designed for heavy use with consistent levels of handling, and all models are easy to use.
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Alloy Tuning Forks
These long-lasting aluminum tuning forks have a full sound.
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Digital Sound Level Meter
Make sound measurements with greater precision and convenience.
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Resonance Apparatus
With the Resonance Apparatus, students investigate the effect of frequency on wavelength.
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Plastic Spring Wave
Observe phase reversal at the fixed end of wave pulses with this spring used to test waves in fundamental and multiple vibrations.
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Doppler Ball
Foam ball with buzzer audibly demonstrates the Doppler effect during motion.
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Bell Jar with Battery Operated Buzzer
This bell jar demonstrates that sound waves can't travel and therefore can't be heard without air or matter.
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Tech-Med® Aluminum Alloy Tuning Forks, DUKAL Corporation®
Used for auditory responses. Available with or without fixed weights.
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United Scientific™ Wave Demonstrations Set
This set provides versatile tools for a variety of demonstrations.
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Essential Physics Demo: Large Tuning Forks
Lower Frequency Than Traditional Forks
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Tuning Fork Set
Scientific tuning forks are designed for acoustic research, sound wave analysis, and calibration standards.
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Essential Physics Demo: Rotating Speaker Bar
Experiment With Sound Wave Interference
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Boomwhackers Tuned Percussion Tubes
Boomwackers are brighly colored plastic tubes tuned by length to musical notes.

