Forensics Case 3 - Name That Tune: Matching musical tones through waveform analysis
Math: Algebra II: Trigonometric Functions
Math: Precalculus: Trigonometry (Triangle and Circular Functions)
Science: Forensics: Data Analysis
9-12
60 Minutes
TI-84 series
Sensor - Microphone
- Vernier microphone
- 6 tuning forks of different frequencies
- Soft tuning-fork hammer
Lessons
Data Collection
Forensics Case 3 - Name That Tune: Matching musical tones through waveform analysis
Activity Overview
In this activity, students analyze sound waves to calculate the frequency or pitch of musical notes. They use a Microphone to detect the waveform of a musical note. Students calculate the frequency of a musical note from the period of its waveform and use this knowledge to identify the musical notes that make up the combination to a safe.
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Math: Algebra II: Trigonometric Functions
Math: Precalculus: Trigonometry (Triangle and Circular Functions)
Science: Forensics: Data Analysis
9-12
60 Minutes
TI-84 series
Sensor - Microphone
- Vernier microphone
- 6 tuning forks of different frequencies
- Soft tuning-fork hammer
Lessons
Data Collection
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