3B60.10: BEATS AND RESONANCE - TUNING FORKS

PURPOSE: To demonstrate beats, and to demonstrate resonance between two nearly identical tuning fork resonators.

DESCRIPTION: Adding a small mass onto one of the tuning forks reduces its frequency. Striking two tuning forks, one with a weight, then produces beats.

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EQUIPMENT: Two tuning forks one with extra mass, and striker.

SETUP TIME: None.


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