Vernier - Sound Waves and Beats
Science: Physical Science: Sound and Light
6-8
45
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
3.6
Lessons
Data Collection
TNS
Vernier - Sound Waves and Beats
Activity Overview
In this lesson, students will observe beats between the sounds of two tuning forks or two keys on an electric keyboard.
Objectives
- Measure the frequency and period of sound waves from tuning forks or an electronic keyboard.
- Measure the amplitude of sound waves from tuning forks or an electronic keyboard.
- Observe beats between the sounds of two tuning forks or two keys on an electronic keyboard.
About the Lesson
In this experiment, students will discover how when two sound waves overlap, air pressure variations will combine. For sound waves, this combination is additive.
- Students will use the Vernier Microphone.
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Science: Physical Science: Sound and Light
6-8
45
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
3.6
Lessons
Data Collection
TNS
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