Set up for Water Phone demo

 

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.

3D40.23 - Waterphone