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SONOMETER








EQUIPMENT
    redball.gif (326 bytes) Sonometer
    redball.gif (326 bytes) Masses
   


NARRATIVE
            The Sonometer is a device used to measure the relationship between a vibrating string's pitch and its thickness, length, and tension. Two wire strings of different diameters are attached to the sounding board. Their lengths are varied by movable "frets". The tension is regulated by masses hanging from the ends of the wire strings.