Al Tobias (wat4y) - Office: Gibson S123 & Physics 218, (434) 924-0538
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video - Oscillator BeatsPurpose:A simple method of showing the dependence of the beat frequency on the difference of frequencies emmited by two sound sources.Procedure:   Connect a separate oscillator to each of the amplified speakers. Beats will be heard when one of the oscillators is tuned to a slightly different frequency than the other. The beats can be visualized on the scope using the set up shown on the picture. Hints:The very same set up can be used to explain why certain intervals are "musical" to our ears. The unison (1:1), an octave (2:1), the fifth (3:2) and the forth (4:3) all form periodic structures.Equipment:
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