Objective:
– To illustrate the production of various frequencies of sound waves by various lengths of tuning forks.
Apparatus:
- Tuning forks
- Rubber mallet (Activator)
Method:
Strike tuning forks with rubber mallet only, to avoid damage to tuning fork (stress cracking, change of calibrated frequency). Touch handle of struck fork to a tabletop, etc.
Top 10 Demonstrations with Tuning Forks
– Video Created at Arbor Scientific.