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Activity 2 Sounds in Strings: Length of Vibrating String Load On Mass Hanger Pitch (High, Medium, Low)

1) Hang a 500g mass on a string clamped to a table and pluck the string, observing its vibration and sound. Record the pitch as high, medium, or low. 2) Press a key in the middle of the string to divide it in half. Pluck each half and record the results. 3) Press the key in different places along the string to change its length. Pluck each new section and record the results.

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Activity 2 Sounds in Strings: Length of Vibrating String Load On Mass Hanger Pitch (High, Medium, Low)

1) Hang a 500g mass on a string clamped to a table and pluck the string, observing its vibration and sound. Record the pitch as high, medium, or low. 2) Press a key in the middle of the string to divide it in half. Pluck each half and record the results. 3) Press the key in different places along the string to change its length. Pluck each new section and record the results.

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Activity 2 Sounds in Strings

string near the clamp, so the string can vibrate without


hitting the table, as shown in the drawing.

3. Hang one 500-g mass on the mass hanger. Pluck the string,
listen to the sound, and observe the string vibrate.
a) Record your observations in your log in a table similar
to the following:

Length of
vibrating string

Load on
mass hanger

Make sure the


area under the hanging
mass is clear (no feet,
legs). Also monitor the
string for fraying.

Pitch
(high, medium, low)

4. Use a key or some other small metal object. Press this object
down on the string right in the middle, to hold the string
firmly against the table. Pluck each half of the string.
a) Record the result in your table.
5. To change the string length, press down with the key at the
different places shown in the diagrams on the next page.
Pluck each part of the string.
a) Record the results in your table.

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