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Air Table - Transverse And Longitudinal Waves

Purpose

To demonstrate transverse and longitudinal waves using an air table.

Equipment

Air table, 8 pucks and 9 light springs.

Setup Time

5 min.

Images

g3-27

Description

Identical pucks are attached by light springs diagonally across the air table. Either transverse or longitudinal waves can be created by hand in this system.