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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations

Mechanical Vibrator

PIRA 3A60.93

Image:

Photo of Demo

Description:

The tiny tuning fork of a quartz watch (seen above to the right of the pencil) can be passed around as an example of a mechanical vibrator.

Recipe and
Location:

Quarts Watches

Video:

Streaming Video:

None

MPG Video:

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Real Video:

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Notes:

The second identical watch can be used for a gag - you've broken a students watch!

 

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