Giant Tuning Fork

Details

Iron tuning fork 45 cm in length

9B17 - Sources of Sound

Demo use only

Instances

Instance #234

G2B20A - Demo West (Duane Physics)

Good - Normal Wear Demo use only

Used in these demonstrations

Large metal tuning fork with cylindrical handle lying next to a portable strobe light unit with adjustable dial and reflector

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Giant Tuning Fork

Stroboscopic illumination makes the 128 Hz vibrations of a giant tuning fork visible to the eye. Students observe simple harmonic motion in slow motion and connect mechanical oscillation to sound …

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Demo use only

This equipment supports lecture demonstrations and cannot be reserved directly — it is assigned automatically as part of a demonstration. To use it, request a demo that includes it.