3B Scientific Acoustics Kit - Manual

3B SCIENTIFIC® PHYSICS
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Acoustics Kit U8440012
Instruction sheet
05/09 ELWE/ALF
1. Description
This set of apparatus makes it possible to impart an
extensive and well-rounded overview on the topic
of acoustics. The set can be used for conducting
numerous experiments.
Sample experiments:
1. String tones
2. Pure acoustic tones
3. Vibrating air columns
4. Open air column
5. Whistle
6. Vibrating rods
7. Infrasound
8. Ultrasound
9. Tuning fork with plotter pen
10. Progressive waves
11. Doppler effect
12. Chladni figures
13. Chimes
14. Standing waves
15. Overtones
16. Measurement of wavelength
17. Soundboard
18. Resonator box
19. Spherical cavity resonator
20. Stringed instruments and the laws they obey
21. Scales on stringed instruments
22. Measurement of string tension
23. Relation between pitch and string tension
24. Wind instruments and the laws they obey
25. C major scale and its intervals
26. Harmony and dissonance
27. G major triad
28. Four-part G major chord
29. Major scales in an arbitrary key
30. Introduction of semitones
The set is supplied in a plastic tray with a foam
insert that facilitates safe storage of the individual
components.