Invstigating wave speed with a string

• Investigating the Speed of Waves on a String

  1. Attach one end of the string to the vibrator and pass the other end over a pulley, attaching masses to keep the string stretched
  2. Turn on the generator to produce waves
  3. Adjust the frequency until a clear wave pattern is observed
  4. Measure the length of several wavelengths using a ruler and calculate for single wavelength
  5. Record frequency from generator
  6. Calculate wave speed using the formula: speed = frequency × wavelength.​