Background Research
Big Picture:
resonance, frequency, harmonics, oscillation, fundamental frequency
Key Words and Quantities and Units:
frequency (Hz)
wavelength (m)
Principles and Concepts:
tuning fork vibrates at a certain frequency when struck with mallet.
open tube creates a pattern of wavelengths as described by first, second, and so on harmonics.
fundamental frequency is the first frequency at which at an object begins to create a standing wave pattern and emits a sound.