Oscillations and Waves > Oscillations > Beats DCS# 3B60.10

TUNING FORK BEATS



APPARATUS
matched tuning forks 202-05-B
rubber mallet 202-05-B
carpet square 202-05-B
wax 202-02-B
knife 202-05-B
oscilloscope with camera 202
microphone 202-07-D1


DESCRIPTION
The two tuning forks are identical except that one has a lump of wax stuck to it so that the two frequencies are not quite the same.  Strike both tuning forks and beats can be heard and the waveform seen on the oscilloscope.  Vary the amount of wax to vary the beat frequency.