Interference--Beats

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Two tuning forks vibrate at slightly different frequencies creating a beat frequency. The frequency of each tuning fork is adjustable. You can capture the sound and display Amplitude vs. Time using the Vernier Sound Software and Logger Pro on the laptop using the microphone probe.

Location:

  • Tuning Forks Shelf C-4
  • Laptop Black Cabinet
  • Labpro and Microphone Prob Shelf O-2