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... middle , a single nodal point will be formed , the string will vibrate in two halves , and give the octave of its fundamental note . If it be damped at a point one - third from the end , and excited midway between the end and the ...
... middle , a single nodal point will be formed , the string will vibrate in two halves , and give the octave of its fundamental note . If it be damped at a point one - third from the end , and excited midway between the end and the ...
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... middle point of the string . Still no sound was produced . But on the other hand , if the position of the bows were retained unchanged , and an opposite direction of motion with equal velocity were given them , the foundation tone came ...
... middle point of the string . Still no sound was produced . But on the other hand , if the position of the bows were retained unchanged , and an opposite direction of motion with equal velocity were given them , the foundation tone came ...
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... middle point there is no compression but great amplitude of movement . A beautiful apparatus of this kind was exhibited at the Loan Exhibition , in which both ends of the string were connected with elastic bars kept in vibration by ...
... middle point there is no compression but great amplitude of movement . A beautiful apparatus of this kind was exhibited at the Loan Exhibition , in which both ends of the string were connected with elastic bars kept in vibration by ...
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... middle of the string a small double ring of fine wire , in the shape of the figure 8 , carrying a little paper flyer . When the string is transversely excited , whether by plucking or with a bow , the ring and flyer will begin to turn ...
... middle of the string a small double ring of fine wire , in the shape of the figure 8 , carrying a little paper flyer . When the string is transversely excited , whether by plucking or with a bow , the ring and flyer will begin to turn ...
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... paramount interest , requires to be described in detail . It may be looked upon as an elastic bar , free at both ends , and supported in the middle where the stem is inserted , or as two 1. ] 21 MODES OF PRODUCTION OF SOUND .
... paramount interest , requires to be described in detail . It may be looked upon as an elastic bar , free at both ends , and supported in the middle where the stem is inserted , or as two 1. ] 21 MODES OF PRODUCTION OF SOUND .
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