Demonstrations

Wave Demo - Slinky

Code Number :	3B10.20
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Condition :	Excellent
Principle :	Wave Motion
Area of Study :	Acoustics, E & M
Equipment :	Slinky.
Procedure :	Attach spring to lecture bench and stretch to desired length.

Web Sites

"Slinky Physics" from: http://www.ktca.org/newtons/9/slink.html

References

Terrence P. Toepker, "Center of Mass of a Suspended Slinky: An Experiment", TPT, Vol. 42, # 1, Jan 2004, p. 16.

Lawrence Ruby, "Slinky Models," TPT, Vol. 40, # 6, p. 324, Sept. 2002.

Mikolaj "Mik" Sawicki, "Static Elongation of a Suspended Slinky ^TM," TPT, Vol. 40, # 5, p. 276, May 200).

Mark Graham, "Analysis of Slinky Levitation," TPT, Vol. 39, # 2, p. 90, Feb. 2001.

Martin Gardner, "Physics Trick of the Month - A Slinky Problem," TPT, Vol. 38, # 2, p. 78, Feb. 2000.

P. J. Ouseph and Thomas Poorhackanal, "Longitudinal and Transverse Waves in a Spring", TPT, Vol. 32, # 5, May 1994, p. 285.

A. P. French, "The Suspended Slinky - A Problem in Static Equilibrium", TPT, Vol. 32, # 4, Apr. 1994, p. 244.

Jerom W. Hosken, "A Slinky Error", TPT, Vol. 32, # 6, Sept. 1994, p. 327.

A.P. French, "French Responds", TPT, Vol. 32, # 6, Sept. 1994, p. 328.

Joe Pizzo, "A Longitudinal Wave Machine," TPT, Vol. 27, # 1, p. 54, January 1989.

"A New Slinky", TPT, Vol. 25, # 2, Feb. 1987, p. 116.

D. F. Kirwan and J. Willis, "A Slinky with Vertical Mounting", TPT, Vol. 17, # 7, Oct. 1979, p. 471.

S. Y. Mak, "The Static Effectiveness Mass of a Slinky ^TM," AJP, Vol. 55, # 11, November 1987.

Frank S. Crawford, "Slinky Whistlers", AJP, Vol. 55, # 2, Feb. 1987, p. 130.

Frank S. Crawford, "Erratum : "Slinky Whistlers", AJP, Vol. 55, # 10, Oct. 1987, p. 952.

Sa-12, 14: Freier and Anderson, A Demonstration Handbook for Physics.

"Slinky Science", Engineers Week, Feb. 17, 2008.

Paul Doherty "Slinky in-Hand", Scientific Explorations with Paul Doherty, May 1999.

"160, Slinky Sound Off!" Christopher P. Jargodzki and Franklin Potter, Mad About Physics, p. 60, 204.

Janice VanCleave, "Waves," Earth Science for Every Kid - 101 Easy Experiments That Really Work, p. 188-189.

Janice VanCleave, "Waves," Physics for Every Kid - 101 Easy Experiments in Motion, Heat, Light, Machines, and Sound, p. 178-179.

Jeanne Marie Laskas, "The Lady Behind the Slinky," Reader's Digest, p. 77, Nov. 1993.

Lou Harry, "It's Slinky!" Running Press.

Robert Ehrlich, "Static Equilibrium of a Suspended Slinky," Why Toast Lands Jelly-Side Down, p. 53 - 54.

Robert Ehrlich, "Waves Along a Spring or Rubber Hose," Turning the World Inside Out, p. 126.

"Slinky - The Spring That Captured the Hearts of Millions," Des Moines Register, Sunday, Feb. 19, 1996.

Joey Green, "Slinky Race", The Mad Scientist Handbook, Vol. 2, p. 89.

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