What do the numbers on a tuning fork indicate ?

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What do the numbers on a tuning fork indicate ?

I've got the science exam tomorrow, please !

2007-03-07 23:53:02 · 1 answers · asked by Shy 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

thx a lot for d answer

2007-03-08 00:01:39 · update #1

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The resonant frequency of that particular fork.

i.e. if it says 512, the the resonant frequency is 512Hz (512 vibrations per second)

Resonant Frequency is the same as Natural Frequency, it is the frequency where the amplitude is greatest.

2007-03-07 23:57:28 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor Q 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋