PASCO SF-9405 RESONANCE WIRE LOOP - Manual (Page 2)

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Setup Procedure (cont.)
2. Mount the Mechanical Driver (PASCO Model SF-9324) on
a stand with the drive shaft horizontal and about 40 cm above
the table top. See Equipment Setup figure.
3. Insert the banana plug into the Mechanical Driver shaft.
4. Connect the Mechanical Driver to a function generator
capable of driving a speaker (The PASCO PI-9587A Digital
Function Generator/Amplifier or PI-9598 Student Function
Generator are excellent for this purpose.)
5. Start driving the Mechanical Driver at about 5 Hz with
approximately 1 mm of amplitude and slowly increase the
frequency.
6. As the frequency is increased the wire will begin to vibrate
in various modes with an odd number of anti-nodes present.
These nodes are a very graphic demonstration of how electrons
can have a resonant frequency as they orbit the nucleus.
Limited Warranty
PASCO scientific warrants this product to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one
year from the date of shipment to the customer. PASCO will
repair or replace, at its option, any part of the product which
is deemed to be defective in material or workmanship. This
warranty does not cover damage to the product caused by
abuse or improper use. Determination of whether a product
failure is the result of a manufacturing defect or improper
use by the customer shall be made solely by PASCO
scientific. Responsibility for the return of equipment for
warranty repair belongs to the customer. Equipment must be
properly packed to prevent damage and shipped postage or
freight prepaid. (Damage caused by improper packing of the
equipment for return shipment will not be covered by the
warranty.) Shipping costs for returning the equipment, after
repair, will be paid by PASCO scientific.