Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.
Standing Waves on a String
Experiment #3 from Advanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
In this experiment, you will
- Adjust the frequency of the driver so that the string vibrates in the fundamental mode.
- Set up other standing wave patterns on the string.
- Relate the frequency of the various harmonics to that of the fundamental mode of vibration.
- Describe the terms amplitude, frequency, wavelength, node, and antinode as they relate to vibrating strings.
- Determine the velocity of waves in the string.
- Relate wave velocity to the tension of the string and its linear density.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
- Subject
- Physics
- Theme
- C Wave behaviour
- Topic
- C.4 Standing waves and resonance
- Level
- Standard level and higher level
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