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Hanging Slinky
W-b2a



A long slinky is supported on a bifilar suspension, and the ends are taped to the lab stands, for showing longitutinal wave properties with minimal friction. [BROKEN]


Fishbane Chapter:   14.1
HRW 9th:   16.03
Reese Chapter:   12.2
SJ 3rd Chapter:   13.1
PIRA DCS classification:   3B20.10

Physics Lecture Demonstrations at the Department of Physics and Astronomy
The Johns Hopkins University