Philip Harris Foundation Physics - Resonance Tube
Philip Harris Foundation Physics - Resonance Tube
Product code: EP00054196
Product Description
Foundation Physics - Resonance Tube
Please Note: The Foundation Physics Universal Stand is not included with the Resonance Tube and will need to be purchased separately using code PP00054183.
- The Foundation Physics range centres around the Universal Stand and includes accessories which allow a wide range of experiments to be conducted. Each add-on includes a comprehensive instructional guide with student tasks which are linked to the curriculum. The Universal Stand is required for each add-on.
The Foundation Physics Resonance Tube is uniquely constructed to act as a resonance tube when used with the Foundation Physics Universal Stand. This simple device consists of an 80cm acrylic tube with a mounted metric scale on its side. Place a container of play dough beneath the tube to demonstrate the conservation of energy. When a mass is dropped from the top of the tube it drives a nail into a container of play dough at the bottom. Dropping the mass from different heights pushes the nail in varying depths.
Since the velocity at the top of the tube is zero, students can then use the idea of conservation of energy to determine the kinetic energy at the bottom of the tube and the amount of work done on the nail. When the nail holder and play dough are removed from the apparatus, it can be used as a resonance tube. Striking a tuning fork near the bottom of the tube and slowly lifting on the masses inside the tube will yield positions where the tone is louder. Students can use this to investigate the wavelength of different tuning forks and to approximate the speed of sound.
A photogate system (not included) could be added to the system to take speed of sound measurements.
The Resonance Tube Kit includes:
- Two different sized dropping masses
- 80 cm long tube
- Mounting hardware
- Nail holder
- Two nails of different sizes
- Three tuning forks
- A tub of play dough
- Instructions
- Teachers Guide
- Students Guide
Additional apparatus required:
- Foundation Physics Universal Stand
- Photogate System
- Combine with the Foundation Physics Universal Stand (available separately) to teach around and demonstrate Wave Properties and Resonance
- Suitable for staff and student use.
- The Foundation Physics range centres around the Universal Stand and includes accessories which allow a wide range of experiments to be conducted. Each add-on includes a comprehensive instructional guide with student tasks which are linked to the curriculum.
- Key Stage 3 Physics - Waves: Sound needs a medium to travel, the speed of sound in air, in water, in solids.
- Key Stage 4 Physics - Forces and Motion: Speed of sound, estimating speeds. Conservation of energy in a closed system, dissipation.
Activities could include:
- Using tuning forks to determine the wavelength of sound.
Further Information
- Age Recommended from
- 11 Years
- Age Recommended to
- 18 Years
- Age Suitability Message
- Warning: This product is not a toyadult supervision is required at all times whilst is use
- Age Suitable from
- 11 Years
- Brand
- Philip Harris
- Product Type
- Resonance Tube
- Range
- Foundation Physics
Foundation Physics - Resonance Tube
Please Note: The Foundation Physics Universal Stand is not included with the Resonance Tube and will need to be purchased separately using code PP00054183.
- The Foundation Physics range centres around the Universal Stand and includes accessories which allow a wide range of experiments to be conducted. Each add-on includes a comprehensive instructional guide with student tasks which are linked to the curriculum. The Universal Stand is required for each add-on.
The Foundation Physics Resonance Tube is uniquely constructed to act as a resonance tube when used with the Foundation Physics Universal Stand. This simple device consists of an 80cm acrylic tube with a mounted metric scale on its side. Place a container of play dough beneath the tube to demonstrate the conservation of energy. When a mass is dropped from the top of the tube it drives a nail into a container of play dough at the bottom. Dropping the mass from different heights pushes the nail in varying depths.
Since the velocity at the top of the tube is zero, students can then use the idea of conservation of energy to determine the kinetic energy at the bottom of the tube and the amount of work done on the nail. When the nail holder and play dough are removed from the apparatus, it can be used as a resonance tube. Striking a tuning fork near the bottom of the tube and slowly lifting on the masses inside the tube will yield positions where the tone is louder. Students can use this to investigate the wavelength of different tuning forks and to approximate the speed of sound.
A photogate system (not included) could be added to the system to take speed of sound measurements.
The Resonance Tube Kit includes:
- Two different sized dropping masses
- 80 cm long tube
- Mounting hardware
- Nail holder
- Two nails of different sizes
- Three tuning forks
- A tub of play dough
- Instructions
- Teachers Guide
- Students Guide
Additional apparatus required:
- Foundation Physics Universal Stand
- Photogate System
- Combine with the Foundation Physics Universal Stand (available separately) to teach around and demonstrate Wave Properties and Resonance
- Suitable for staff and student use.
- The Foundation Physics range centres around the Universal Stand and includes accessories which allow a wide range of experiments to be conducted. Each add-on includes a comprehensive instructional guide with student tasks which are linked to the curriculum.
- Key Stage 3 Physics - Waves: Sound needs a medium to travel, the speed of sound in air, in water, in solids.
- Key Stage 4 Physics - Forces and Motion: Speed of sound, estimating speeds. Conservation of energy in a closed system, dissipation.
Activities could include:
- Using tuning forks to determine the wavelength of sound.
Further Information
- Age Recommended from
- 11 Years
- Age Recommended to
- 18 Years
- Age Suitability Message
- Warning: This product is not a toyadult supervision is required at all times whilst is use
- Age Suitable from
- 11 Years
- Brand
- Philip Harris
- Product Type
- Resonance Tube
- Range
- Foundation Physics