Tuning Fork Set of 8
Product Code : SCL-PMP-11243
Quick answer: This tuning fork set of 8 supplies eight tuning forks as steady sound sources for physics practicals. The forks are used with a sonometer or resonance tube to find resonant lengths and the speed of sound, and on their own to study natural and forced vibration and pitch. Lab Exports manufactures it in Delhi for schools, colleges and universities.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Quantity | Eight tuning forks |
| Style | Welch type |
| Learning concepts | Sound, vibration, frequency, pitch, resonance and beats |
Frequencies, material, frequency tolerance and any striker, box or case are confirmed with the quotation; ask for a component-wise packing list.
How the forks are used in practicals
Several standard physics practicals need a set of forks rather than a single one. With a resonance tube, each fork gives a different resonant length of the air column, and plotting those lengths against 1/f checks that the speed of sound stays the same. With a sonometer, each fork gives a different resonant length of wire, and the product f x l stays constant at fixed tension, which verifies the law of length.
- Hold the fork by its stem and strike a prong gently with a rubber pad or soft striker.
- Never strike a fork on a bench or metal surface, which can change its frequency.
- Keep the prongs free of grease and moisture, and dry the forks after handling.
- Store the forks apart so they do not knock against one another.
The set also shows the difference between natural and forced vibration. A struck fork held in the air sounds faint because only its prongs vibrate; when its stem is pressed on a table top, the table is forced to vibrate at the frequency of the fork and the sound becomes louder, though it dies away sooner.
Key features
- Eight tuning forks for multi-point resonance and sonometer practicals.
- Each fork gives a steady, nearly pure tone of fixed frequency.
- Suits speed-of-sound and law-of-length experiments that need several frequencies.
- Demonstrates natural and forced vibration.
- Supports beat demonstrations with suitable pairs of forks.
Documentation and supply
Most Lab Exports products carry a one-year manufacturer warranty.
Lab Exports manufactures the tuning fork set at its works in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, and supplies it to schools, colleges and universities in India and 60+ countries, handling the export documents for each shipment. More about the company is on the About Lab Exports page.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the tuning fork set be used with a sonometer?
Yes. Each fork is sounded against the sonometer to find the resonant length of the wire, and several forks together verify the law of length.
How should tuning forks be struck?
Strike one prong gently with a rubber pad or soft striker while holding the stem. Striking on a hard surface can damage the fork and alter its frequency.
What is the price of the tuning fork set?
Prices are not published on the website. Add the tuning fork set to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page, or email [email protected] with the house code SCL-PMP-11243 and the quantity, to receive a quotation.
Does Lab Exports manufacture the tuning fork set?
Yes. Lab Exports manufactures the tuning fork set at its works at 11/315, Lalita Park, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi 110092, under house code SCL-PMP-11243.
Request a quote
Email [email protected] with the house code SCL-PMP-11243 and the quantity, or add the tuning fork set to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page. Tender buyers can also see the Tenders and OEM page.
