Wave Speed on a String: f_n = nv/(2L)
Record harmonics f_n, L fixed; v = 2f_n L/n, mean v.
School· 22 min
Goal
Determine v in m/s.
Equipment
- String, frequency generator
Theory
Fixed-fixed: f_n = n v / (2L).
Procedure
- n, f; L = 1.2 m.
Experiment
Conclusion
v is consistent for all harmonics.