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Standing waves on a string (and LIGO)

Today, we'll visit two examples of wave interference. First, students will figure out the frequencies which will cause particular varieties of standing waves on a string in the classroom. Afterward, we'll look at the use of interference to help astronomers identify the merging of black holes the distant universe.


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