Standing Wave on a Loop

Photograph of standing wave on a loop

Apparatus:
mechanical oscillator, wire loop, function generator

Description:
There are two configurations of loops to choose from: parallel to the floor or normal to the floor. As the oscillator is quite delicate, carefully attach the wire loop and unlock the piston. Sweep through frequencies with the function generator to show resonance in a cricular path.
This demonstration has been used to explain how wine glasses may be broken with sound.
When changing accessories to the oscillator, be careful to lock the piston, gently change the accessory and unlock the piston when finished.

PIRA 7A50.40