Calculations:
Wavelength: 2L/n
Determine the speed of the wave for each trial, using the expression: speed = frequency x wavelength. The speed values should be in the data table.
The data table should have: harmonic number (n), frequency, wavelength, speed. Mass and length must be somewhere as well (or in the table).
In your conclusion, discuss the mathematical relationships you've found. For example, how are frequency and harmonic number related? How does tension affect the frequency? For that question, you'll need to chat with other lab groups.
Also include sources of error for this experiment.
Basic structure of the lab report:
Title
Purpose of lab
Data table
Sample calculation for speed (your data table will have ALL of the calculated values, but there is only need for one calculation to be shown)
Graph(s), where relevant
Conclusion - probably the biggest, most detailed part of the lab. This will have answers to lab questions (unless you wish to have a separate section for those), sources of error, ways to improve the experiment, anything interesting you learned, problems you faced in the lab, etc.
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