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Length of Slinky: Observational Experiment
Aim
Observe how the speed of a pulse depends on the length of the Slinky.
Prior Knowledge
- Speed.
- Experimental uncertainty.
Description of the Experiment
Observe a pulse traveling on a Slinky which is taut with a spring scale. The repeat the observation when the tension is the same but the length of the Slinky is halved.
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Questions
- Determine the speed of the pulse in the first experiment.
- Determine the speed of the pulse in the second experiment.
- Are the speeds the same or different? How do you know? Does the result make sense to you? Explain.
