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.