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  1. Oscillations and Waves
  2. Wave Motion
  3. Transverse Pulses and Waves
  4. 70

Transverse 3-dimensional wave model, hand-cranked.

3B10.70 • B+25+1

diagram for demo

Adjustable Machine Model for Transverse Circular Waves. Cranking the handle clockwise causes a circular wave to spiral to the right.

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