Melde's experiment

Melde's experiment, named after the German physicist Heinrich Melde, is a classic experiment in physics that demonstrates the principles of standing waves and the relationship between tension, frequency, and wave velocity. It typically involves a string or wire fixed at one end and driven at the other, allowing the observer to visualize and study standing wave patterns. In the typical setup of Melde's experiment: 1. A long string is stretched horizontally and fixed at one end.