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Slinky Lab

PHY 100

The objective of this lab is to determine the characteristics that affect the wave speed in a slinky!




Equipment

Name Location Quantity
Meter Stick - 2.00m JE-105A-(105 Door-L) 1 per table
Slinky, Metal JE-105A-S70 1 per table
Timer, - MyChron, Battery JE-105A-D62 1 per table


Notes



Along with the initial apparatus set-up, supply a sufficient number of the appropriate paper procedure handouts for all of the lab sections that will use the set-up over the course of the week. Print the PDF, duplicate to double-sided pages, staple, and leave pile on instructor's table prior to first use of set-up.



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