Physies (Chemisty - Biology Technology ta LEYBOLD DIDACTIC GMBH LEYBOLD 7/89. -Rs- onanUNAACHNREN NRE Fit ‘The set of 6 long helical springs is used to demonstrate basic, ‘experiments on the subject “Linear waves", 1. Description Each helical spring has length of approx. 75 em, a diameter (of 2 em and a spring constant of about 33 N/m. The springs can be stretched at maximum to three times their original length. Hooks are provided on both sides for connecting another spring at the ends. 2. Use Connect the desired number of springs and set up experimental assembly according to Figs. 2 or 3. If necessary, add a 100 N ‘pring balance (e.g. 314 201) to the assembly in order to determine the spring tension. Fig 2a Fig. 3¥ 3, Examples of Experiments The set of 6 long helical springs can e.g, be used in the follow: ing experiments: 3.1. Progressive transverse waves are produced by impact or movement at one end. It is advisable to allow them to travel in ‘a horizontal plane and to observe them from above. To deter- rmine the velocity of propagation, measure the time ¢ required [EYBOLD DIDACTIC GMBH - Leyboldstae | - P.0.Box 1965 - 0.5090 Hath - Phone (02283) 604-0 Telefax (02203) 604-222 Telex © srvnetstrece Gris, 1989 + 0,4-7-89/8.66. Cre Instruction Sheet 40101 Set of 6 long helical springs by awave e.g, to travel ten times to and fro between the ends of the spring system having a length /. To demonstrate the re- flection at the open end, the spring Is fastened to a demonstra- ‘tion line (309 50) or string of about 1 m length. Progressive ‘waves should only consist of short wave trains so that they ‘can be observed without the disturbing superposition of the reflected waves. 12.2. Superposition of two transverse waves (see Fig. 4): fequiphase waves are produced by wave motion in dire arrow a; antiphase waves are produced by wave motion in di- rection of arrow b, Sees Fig. 4 3.3. Stationary waves are produced by periodic excitation in ‘the right beat. By suitable selection of the excitation frequency itis possible to observe a series of harmonic oscillations. 3.4, Longitudinal waves are produced by pressing together 10 10 20 turns at the end of the spring and suddenly releasing them. The velocity of propagation can be measured by the ‘same method at that employed for transverse waves. 223332 LHPCGN,