Zip Strips

 

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 Code Number :   3C20.20  

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Condition :   Good  
Principle :   Vibrations  
Area of Study :  Acoustics   
Equipment :   Styrofoam Cup, Zip Strips.
Procedure :   Put a knot in the top end of the zip strip and insert into the cup up to the knot.  Using your finger nail on the raised ridges that are on one side of the strip, smoothly pull down the length of the strip.   The strip should make a sound that is close to understandable words.  Strips come with words such as "Happy Birthday", "Happy New Year",  and "Science is Fun". 
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