Lab 10: Standing Waves on a String

Wave on String setup

Parts List (each station):      
1 function generator
(BK Precision 4011A)
1 amplifier
(Radio Shack/Optimus SA-155)
NOTE: It can work without this, but it is better with it.
1 mechanical vibrator
(Pasco)
1 string (~2m long)
1 pulley mounted to table end 1 50g mass hanger 1 large mass set (at least one 10g, several larger up to 200g or 500g) 1 two-meter stick
2 BNC-RCA coax cables 1 BNC-banana adapter 2 banana patch wires  
One for the whole class:    
Sample string Electronic strobe light roll of masking tape  
NOT needed:      
smaller masses should not be put out