Set-up Instructions for M: WM&S - 9

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Rubbermaid Tote of Materials:

- Metal Plate, Motor, Sand, Cookie Sheet, Amplifier, Assorted Wires and Connectors

Set 7, Cabinet 1, Shelf 1                                                    
Frequency GeneratorSet 1, Cabinet 1, Shelf 3

Set-up Instructions:

1.  Unlock the vibrating mechanism as shown in the photo below:

Vibrating mechanism

2. Place the mechanism in a metal baking sheet (to catch the sand.)  Insert the square plate into the hole and place the entire apparatus on the end of the demo bench nearest the lecture computer (this will need to be shown on the USB camera.)

Empty Chladni plate on cookie sheet.

3. Connect the black and red leads from the vibrating mechanism to the speaker output (L) of the stereo amplifier.  Connect the frequency generator to the tuner input of the stereo amplifier.

Back of stereo amplifier with cords connected

4. Test to be sure that the frequency generator is on the correct tolerance to produce the frequencies listed in the procedure.