Organ Pipe Model STEM Lab Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : SCL-ES-12473
The Organ Pipe Model STEM Lab is a precision-engineered physics apparatus designed to bring the science of acoustics and wave mechanics to life. Manufactured by Educational Instrument India, this interactive laboratory kit allows students to visually and audibly investigate stationary sound waves, harmonics, node-antinode formations, and resonance frequencies. It is an invaluable instructional tool for physics laboratories, music acoustics programs, and school STEM centers.
Why Choose Educational Instrument India?
As a trusted leader in manufacturing premium educational laboratory instruments, Educational Instrument India crafts apparatus that seamlessly combines technical precision with structural durability. Our STEM kits strictly align with major national and international educational frameworks (including CBSE, ICSE, and IB physics curricula), providing schools with tender-compliant, high-fidelity instructional tools.
Product Description
The Organ Pipe Model STEM Lab features a high-grade transparent acrylic tube assembly that allows students to study both Open Organ Pipes and Closed Organ Pipes. By adjusting a smooth-sliding internal piston plunger, users can alter the effective air column length to shift resonance points.
The apparatus is designed to work in tandem with a tuning fork or an electronic signal generator to create audible standing waves. This allows students to clearly understand:
Wave Resonance: How an air column amplifies specific frequencies.
Harmonics & Overtones: The structural difference between fundamental frequencies and overtones.
Boundary Conditions: Visualizing or mapping displacement nodes (zero movement) and antinodes (maximum movement) within open vs. closed configurations.
Product Specifications
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Feature / Parameter |
Technical Details |
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Brand Name |
Educational Instrument India |
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Model Category |
Physics / Acoustics & Wave Mechanics STEM Lab |
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Pipe Configurations |
Dual-mode functionality (Convertible Open and Closed Pipe) |
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Primary Material |
High-Impact, Optically Clear Virgin Acrylic & Stainless Steel |
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Adjustment Mechanism |
Precision-fitted sliding piston with an airtight silicone seal |
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Measurement Scale |
Integrated, high-contrast linear scale (mm/cm) printed on the pipe body |
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Certifications |
CE Certified, Lead-Free & Phthalate-Free manufacturing |
How to Use the Model
Lab Setup: Secure the organ pipe apparatus onto a flat, stable laboratory workstation.
Configure Pipe Type: Leave the distant end unobstructed to study an Open Pipe, or fully insert the sliding piston plunger to establish a Closed Pipe.
Introduce Sound: Strike a tuning fork of a known frequency (e.g., 512 Hz) and hold it near the open embouchure (mouthpiece), or connect a small acoustic transducer to an audio signal generator.
Locate Resonance: Slowly slide the piston plunger along the graduated length scale. Listen carefully for a sudden, dramatic amplification of the sound volume, indicating that the air column length has matched a resonance node.
Calculate Velocity: Read the column length from the integrated scale and utilize standard acoustic formulas to calculate the speed of sound in air.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Can this model be used to calculate the actual speed of sound?
A: Yes. By using the integrated measurement scale to find the resonance length and multiplying it by the known frequency of your tuning fork, students can easily calculate the experimental velocity of sound in air.
Q2: How do you clean and sanitize the transparent tube?
A: Thanks to our industrial UV-stabilized acrylic, the outer and inner walls can be quickly cleaned with a damp microfiber cloth and a mild water-based surface sanitizer. Avoid using abrasive scrubbing pads or harsh acetone-based solvents.
Q3: Does the sliding piston create a true airtight seal?
A: Yes, the piston head is wrapped in a specialized medical-grade silicone ring that creates a clean, airtight seal for accurate closed-pipe measurements while still sliding smoothly without jerking
