- Sections
- A. General Materials & Mathematics
- B. Statics
- C. Kinematics & Dynamics
- D. Rotational Mechanics
- E. Gravitation & Astronomy
- F. Fluid Mechanics
- G. Vibrations & Mechanical Waves
- H. Sound
- I. Thermodynamics
- J. Electrostatics & Magnetostatics
- K. Electromagnetic Principles
- L. Geometrical Optics
- M. Wave Optics
- N. Spectra & Color
- O. Vision
- P. Modern Physics
H4-24. Sound Board - Tuning Fork And Lecture Table
Purpose
To demonstrate the effect of a sounding board.
Equipment
Tuning fork.
Images
Description
If a tuning fork is struck and held in the air, it is not very loud, due to lack of good coupling between the tuning fork and the air. On the other hand, if the bottom of the tuning fork is held firmly in contact with the lecture table or other large surface, it will be much louder. The vibrations are transferred much more efficiently from the tuning fork to the table (the sounding board) and then from the table to the air.◙
References
R. M. Sillitto, Angular Distribution of the Acoustic Radiation from a Tuning Fork, AJP 34, 639-644, (1966). ◙Mario Iona, Sounds Around a Tuning Fork, TPT 13, 324, (1975).
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See pagesh1. nature of sound
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See pagesh2. wave properties of sound
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See pagesh3. standing sound waves
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See pagesh4. music
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See pagesh5. the ear
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See pagesh6. the voice
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See pagesh1. nature of sound
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See pagesh2. wave properties of sound
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See pagesh3. standing sound waves
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See pagesh4. music
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See pagesh5. the ear
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See pagesh6. the voice