Shive torsion wave machine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physics apparatus
gptkbp:component metal rods
torsion wire
base frame
gptkbp:demonstrates reflection
refraction
transverse waves
standing waves
wave speed
gptkbp:field physics education
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Shive torsion wave machine
gptkbp:introducedIn 1940s
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:John_N._Shive
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:John_N._Shive
gptkbp:operatedBy twisting one rod
gptkbp:usedFor teaching physics
demonstrating wave phenomena
gptkbp:visualizes energy transfer in waves
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shive_wave_machine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8