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Physics 103 Setup Details:
Waves on a String
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Room setup

Connect BNC cable to 'Output' of Instek function generator

Function generator with adapter placed on Frequency knob.
A second adapter is shown lying on the bench

Vibrator attached to bench with clamp,
connected to Instek function generator with short BNC cable and adapter

Vibrator connection detail;
use BNC-to-double-banana (male) connector


BNC-to-double-banana (male) connector


Out of male connectors? Use a BNC-to-double-banana (female)
connector with a double-barrel adapter

Attach pulley clamp to bench


Align the pulley with the vibrator


A nice view of a node

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