Acoustic Resonance (Fixed Column of Water)

Type of activity: demo
Activity code:  W-026b

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Description:

Fill column with 240ml water for 984Hz tuning fork, 185ml for 440Hz tuning fork.

Strike the tuning fork with a soft hammer.
Bring vibrating ends of the tuning fork to the top of the column.

A 100ml graduated cylinder can also be used. Fill to about 30ml for 440Hz.

Apparatus

Glass Column (2 1/2'' diameter)
Tuning Forks (with Mallet)
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