Speed of Sound Apparatus
Item # 97-6700
The Speed of Sound Apparatus determines the speed of sound easily by measuring the time taken for the sound to travel between two microphones.
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Additional Details
This easy-to-use apparatus for determining the speed of sound in air ties quantitative evidence to a conceptual definition of sound. The unit contains two sensitive microphones connected to a control circuity that will start and stop a millisecond timer. Alternatively, the outputs may be monitored on a storage or pc oscilloscope. The apparatus produces a sharp sound in line with the two microphones and then records the time taken for the sound to travel between them. The speed of sound apparatus is supplied with a 9V battery, a 6-meter connecting cable, and full instructions.
Products being sold are not toys. They are for Educational / Laboratory use only. They are not for use by children 12 and under.
What’s Included
- 1 x microphone control unit
- 1 x microphone slave unit
- 1 x 9 V PP3 Battery
- 1 x 6 m connecting cable
Features & Specs
Features
- Dedicated unit for a time of flight method to measure the speed of sound in air
- Little setup/configuration required
- Easy to understand and interpret method
- Versatility - demo using a timer for instant time delay read out, or extend to a lab activity using oscilloscope connections to see independent sound signals
Specifications
- Dimensions: L x W x H: 100 x 110 x 65 mm
- Weight: 375g
- Input Voltage: 9V PP3 Battery
Accessories
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Millisecond Timer Item # 52-4000 |
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$145.00 | ||||
