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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations

Organ Pipes

PIRA 3D32.10

Image:

Photo of Demo

Description:

A standing wave (with an antinode always at the open end) is set up in an organ pipe when air is passed over a slit. Harmonics of this wave can be set up by blowing harder (a LOT harder!). 

Recipe and
Location:

Organ Pipes

Video:

Streaming Video:

Organ Pipes

MPG Video:

Organ Pipes

Real Video:

Organ Pipes

Notes:

None at this time.

 

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