Waves, Oscillations, & Acoustics: Beat Forks

PIRA Class: 3B60.10

Purpose

To illustrate the beats produced by two similar tuning forks

Description

Two dissimilar tuning forks mounted on resonance boxes are struck producing audible beats.

Equipment

Tuning forks on resonance boxes and rubber mallet

Location:

Shelf 232

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