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College of Letters & Science
Department of Physics
Demonstrations
Apparatus
3 Oscillations and Waves
Demos
Singing Rod
3D40.20 SINGING ROD
A metal rod resonates loudly when stroked along its length.
Can be done with a bare hand and rosin, or use a leather or vinyl glove.
A cup held against the end amplifies the sound.
(resonant frequency is ~1400 Hz)
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