10A06.10 - Relaxation Oscillators

Code Number:
10A06.10
Demo Title:
Relaxation Oscillators
Condition:
Excellent
Area of Study:
Relaxation Oscillator
Procedure:

Video Credit: Jonathan M. Sullivan-Wood.

We have a variety of relaxation oscillators available.  Look at these webpages:

3A95.10 - Relaxation Oscillators

6-00.00 - Stroboscope (we have small variable frequency strobe lights available).

2B60.30 - Tantalus Cups

3D32.15 - Stadium Horn

4C30.25 - Geyser

4C31.30 - Drinking Bird

4C31.37 - Franklin's Pulse Glass Engine

5A40.70 - Kelvin Water Dropper

5F30.60 - Relaxation Oscillators - Neon Bulb, Doorbell, and Strobe Lights

13A10.10 - Perpetual Motion

 



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