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Longitudinal wave apparatus: Ball bounces off end of stroked rod.

3D40.20 • B+55+20

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Longitudinal Waves in a Rod: ball bounces off end of stroked rod. This part of the rod is stroked with a cloth impregnated with resin. Put cloth over rod, pinch hard and pull. The rod vibrates at the first harmonic.

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