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ERIC Number: EJ277072
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983-Jan
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Apparatus for Teaching Physics.
Minnix, Richard B., Ed.; Carpenter, D. Rae, Jr., Ed.
Physics Teacher, v21 n1 p53-54 Jan 1983
Standing transverse waves in homogeneous strings have been demonstrated in lectures and used in experiments (called Melde's experiment). A variation to this experiment is discussed. Also discusses the use of the speed-of-sound resonance-tube apparatus to clean mercury. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures, Physics, Science Education, Science Equipment, Science Experiments, Waves (Physics)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Mercury (Metal)