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3D40.23 - Waterphone
Code Number: 3D40.23
Demo Title: Waterphone
Condition: Excellent
Principle: Frequency vs. Length plus water
Area of Study: Oscillations & Acoustics
Equipment:
Waterphone, Bow, Striker, Beaker of Water, Funnel.
Procedure:
Stike or run the bow across several of the upright rods and note the eerie sounds produced. Pour some water into the waterphone and note that when you bow or strike the rods you can make the tones waver by gently shaking the waterphone.