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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Acoustics – Wavelength and Velocity of Sound
Students use this experiment to determine the velocity of sound as a function of temperature.
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Visual Scientifics Wave Demonstration
Students learn how the length, tension, and mass of a string affect the frequency of a standing wave in this engaging demo.
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Klinger Quarter and Half Wave Plate Experiment
Study the effect of wave plates on polarized light
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Klinger Single Slit Diffraction Experiment
Prove the Heisenberg uncertainty principle by manipulating the diffraction variables of wavelength and slit width
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3 Wire Sonometer
This 3-Wire Sonometer is a perfect way to illustrate the resonance of a wire based on tension and wire diameter.
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Eisco® Ripple Tank Advanced with Projection Screen
This advanced ripple tank comes complete with all accessories needed for wave investigations.