Re: [Phys-l] standing wave experiment

[Brian Whatcott <betwys1@sbcglobal.net>]

John Denker wrote:
> ...
> If you suspect your string is too stretchy, you can take Henny 
> Youngman's advice: don't do it that way.  Non-stretchy cordage
> is easy to come by.
>
> For any given string, you can reduce the effect of stretchiness
> by dialing up the static tension and dialing down the wave amplitude.
> Also make sure there is no compliance in endpoints.
Building on this response of John's, it would not be difficult to find two
comparable specimens of polypropylene or polyester (terylene)  versus 
nylon cordage.
representing stiff versus elastic lines for comparitive testing.

Brian W