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Amplitude and frequency

Observe the vibration frequency by moving the spring steel plate to understand the relationship between amplitude…

Amplitude and frequency — Basic Science exhibit for science museums
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CategoryBasic Science
InteractionInteractive installation
Standard sizeCustom size
SupplySingle unit or batch · OEM to your drawing
Lead timeStandard 4–8 weeks after deposit (confirmed per contract)
Warranty1 year, structure and control
DocumentsSpecification sheet · control diagram · spare-part list

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01 / Overview

Observe the vibration frequency by moving the spring steel plate to understand the relationship between amplitude and frequency. The exhibit consists of sliding rails and spring steel sheets. Pulling the spring steel plate and moving the handle gradually shortens the length of its vibrating part, it is found that its vibration frequency will become faster and the vibration amplitude will become smaller. The exhibit the physical quantities that describe the vibration state of an object: amplitude and frequency. Amplitude is numerically equal to the maximum displacement during vibration, while frequency is the number of times a full vibration is completed per unit time. Amplitude and frequency determine the loudness and pitch of sound, respectively. When playing musical instruments in daily life, different sounds are produced by changing the amplitude and frequency. Target audience: Adolescents aged 6-15 years old. Interactive display device operation instructions (audience experience) 1 Pull the spring steel plate, move the handle, and gradually shorten the length of its vibrating part; 2. Observing the changes in amplitude and frequency, it was found that the vibration frequency would increase.

02 / How visitors use it

Interaction type: Interactive installation. The unit is designed for unsupervised public use: controls are recessed or shielded, moving parts are enclosed, and the interface is operable by a child of about six with no instruction. Where a screen is used, the language can be switched without changing the hardware, and the content can be replaced on site.

03 / The science behind it

1. Amplitude refers to the maximum value that the physical quantity of vibration may reach, usually represented by A. It is a physical quantity that represents the range and intensity of vibration. 2. Frequency is the number of times a periodic change is completed per unit of time, and is a quantity that describes the frequency of periodic motion. The concept of frequency is not only applied in mechanics and optics, but also commonly used in quantum mechanics, electromagnetics, and radio technology. 3. Amplitude and frequency, amplitude is numerically equal to the maximum displacement during vibration, while frequency is the number of times a full vibration is completed per unit time. Amplitude and frequency determine the loudness and pitch of the sound, respectively. When playing musical instruments in daily life, different sounds are produced by changing the amplitude and frequency. Reference materials.

04 / Built for a public floor

Every unit leaves the factory after a running test: mechanisms cycled, electronics burned in, edges dressed, fixings torqued and marked. Wear parts — bearings, sliders, lamps, belts, touch panels — are modular and listed on the spare-part sheet, so a venue technician can replace them without returning the exhibit. Crating is plywood with foam blocking; the loading plan and packing list travel with the shipment.

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