PASCO WA-9611_13 SONOMETER - Manual (Page 3)

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012-03489E Sonometer
Table of Contents
Section Page
Copyright, Warranty and Equipment Return ...................................................... ii
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1
Equipment ........................................................................................................ 1
Setup and Operation .......................................................................................... 2
Using the Sonometer and the WA-9613 Driver/Detector Coils:
Sonometer w/WA-9613, Driver/Detector Coils ........................................... 3
Sonometer and Driver/Detector w/PASCO Computer Interface ................... 4
Power Amplifier w/Series 6500 Computer Interface .................................... 4
Power Amplifier w/CI-6550 or CI-6565 Computer Interface ....................... 4
Function Generator w/Series 6500 Computer Interface ................................ 5
Function Generator w/CI-6550 or CI-6565 Computer Interface ................... 6
Replacing Sonometer Strings ............................................................................ 7
Theory of Waves on a Stretched String .............................................................. 8
Experiments:
Experiment 1: Resonance Modes of a Stretched String ........................ 11
Experiment 2: Velocity of Wave Propagation ...................................... 13
Suggested Research Topics .............................................................................. 16
Teacher’s Guide ............................................................................................... 17
Technical Support .................................................................... Inside Back Cover