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  1. Oscillations and Waves
  2. Wave Motion
  3. Interference and Diffraction Of Sound
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Acoustic interference with Quincke (trombone) tube and sonalert.

3B55.40 • B+35+5

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Acoustic Interferometer: Interference with the Quincke Tube. Top section can slide in or out to adjust for positive or negative interference. Caution: After 3 maxima and minima, the device pulls apart. Avoid this.

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