Rubens flame tube – straight

Experiment no.: 5.6.301

This beautiful experiment provides an impressive demonstration of standing waves in gases.

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Acoustic wave in air

Reflection and transmission

Reflection at the fixed end

Reflection at the loose end

Reflection and transmission

Standing wave (hard boundary)

Standing wave (soft boundary)

Standing acoustic wave in a gas