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3B70.1 Sympathetic Vibration in Tuning Forks

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Two 256 Hz tuning forks are placed opposite each other. When one is struck, then stopped, the other can be heard (faintly - not ideal for a large lecture class!).

Parts List

Two 256 Hz Tuning Forks in C. Oscillations and Waves, 1B

Mallet in C. Oscillations and Waves, 1B

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Other Information

MIT Physics Demo Tuning Forks Resonance and Beat Frequency

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