3D40.30 - Chladni Plates
- Description
This demonstration illustrates vibrational modes in a rigid surface at a frequency generated by the violin bow.
- Equipment
- Chladni plate
- Wooden table
- Violin bow
- Spreader with fine sand
- Clamp
- How to assemble and operate
- 1. Clamp the plate and set on the table
- 2. Sprinkle the fine sand on the plate
- 3. Use the violin bow on the plate edge
- 4. Observe the patterns made by the sand while using the bow
