Re: tuning fork


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Posted by Gerald J. on November 04, 1999 at 10:37:21:

In Reply to: tuning fork posted by Winton on November 03, 1999 at 23:09:34:

Just like an air column (e.g. tuba) the fork has overtones. Depending precisely on the construction at the junction of handle and tines, they might not be perfectly harmonic. We use a fork instead of a bar so there's a handy handle that with both tines vibrating in opposite directions holding it by the handle doesn't damp the vibration.

So don't hit it on so hard a surface or so hard.

Gerald J.


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