Mechanical Resonance

This experiment consists of a mechanical driver that pushes a multi-spoked device and clearly shows mechanical resonance. The spokes have different lengths and therefore have different resonant frequencies so only one spoke will vibrate in resonance at a time for a given driving frequency.

Pira DCS # 3A60.50

Equipment
Pasco Mechanical Driver   Pasco Resonance Pinwheel   Function Generator/Amplifier
Wires