Basic Idea:

• Use wave theory to determine the physical characteristics of the vibrating string.

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	What:	How Many:	Where:
	Pasco String Vibrator & string Note: Vibrator power cord not needed!	1	non-Majors storeroom, shelf F2
	Function Generator Knob Adapter	1	non-Majors storeroom, shelf F2
	Large bench clamp	1	non-Majors storeroom, shelf C4
	Small pulley clamp	1	non-Majors storeroom, shelf C4
	Pulley on rod	1	non-Majors storeroom, shelf E4
	Masses:	2 – 500g	non-Majors storeroom, shelf D3
	50g mass hangar	1	non-Majors storeroom, shelf D3
	30-m measuring tape	1	non-Majors storeroom, shelf AA4
	Gw Instek GFG-8219A Function Generator	1	Majors storeroom, shelf B3
	BNC cable (short – 1 to 3 ft.)	1	Bewkes 205
	BNC-to-double-banana (male) adapter (see below)	1	Majors storeroom, shelf B2
Shared Stuff
	Sample string (in labeled bag with string vibrators)	1	non-Majors storeroom, shelf F2
	Electronic Balance	1	Jeff will put in place before each lab

Notes:

• Lab setup (photo details):
  • Note: Keep string length (from end of vibrating finger to pulley) at 2 meters or less. You get higher amplitudes from shorter string lengths!
  • Connect function generator to string vibrator using a short BNC cable and a BNC to double-banana (male) adapter (photo at right)
    • If the BNC connector is the wrong type, use short barrel connector to attach to the BNC cable
  • The Function Generator Knob Adapter is a clear plastic disk that is pressed onto the Frequency knob to allow more precise adjustment of the frequency. Place an adapter on each function generator (see photo details)

  

   

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• String setup (See detailed photos page!)
  • Set the distance 'X' in the figure below (from the front of the vibrator box to the pulley) to approximatley 2 meters (use a 2-m stick)
  • Connect function generator to string vibrator with short BNC cable and BNC-to-double-banana (male) adapter
  • Press a Function Generator Knob Adapter on the Freqency knob
  • Press these two buttons: Sine and 100
  • Adjust Ampl (amplitude) knob so that it is in the 3 o'clock position; leave the freqency around 10 Hz.
  • Use a small pulley clamp to mount the pully!
  • Make sure mass hanger doesn't interfere with the pulley post