Kundt's Tube (Noun)
Meaning
A measuring instrument used to measure the speed of sound.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Kundt's tube is a measuring instrument used to measure the speed of sound in a gas by observing the dust patterns created by a vibrating rod.
- The Kundt's tube apparatus consists of a long glass tube with a vibrating rod inside, which is used to measure the speed of sound in different gases.
- By observing the nodes and antinodes of the standing wave in the Kundt's tube, researchers can calculate the speed of sound in the gas being tested.
- Kundt's tube is a simple yet effective tool for measuring the speed of sound in various mediums, including air, helium, and carbon dioxide.
- The Kundt's tube experiment is a classic demonstration of the principles of wave propagation and is often used in physics classrooms to measure the speed of sound.