3B10.75 • Transverse Pulses and Waves: Uncoupled Pendulum Wave

Location: Cabinet 5

Photo shows Demonstration used at the University of Texas at Austin

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Instructions / Notes:

• A set of pendula, started in phase, exhibit a sequence of traveling waves, standing waves, standing waves, and random motion.
• Each in the set of successively shorter pendulum executes one addtional oscillation over a 15 second time interval.
• Push all of the pendulum bobs forward with the provided board and quickly withdraw the board.
• A goose neck video camera is optional - but do note that it requires some careful camera work by the presenter.

Photo shows Demonstration used at the University of Texas at Austin

Last updated on March 31, 2025