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Product Code : SCL-PMP-11238
The Tuning Fork Set of 8 contains eight Welch-type educational tuning forks. When a fork is struck correctly, its tines vibrate and generate pressure variations in the surrounding air. These vibrations are heard as sound and can be used to explain the relationship between vibration frequency and perceived pitch.
The eight-piece format supports comparison activities involving different forks. Students can investigate resonance using compatible air-column or resonance apparatus and can study beats when two suitable frequencies are sounded together. Individual fork frequencies, material, frequency tolerance and calibration status are not specified and should be confirmed before ordering.
Key Features
Eight-piece set: Provides eight individual tuning forks for comparative sound experiments.
Welch-type configuration: Suitable for educational physics and acoustics demonstrations.
Demonstrates sound production: Shows how vibrating tines generate audible sound waves.
Supports frequency and pitch lessons: Helps learners relate vibration frequency to perceived pitch.
Useful for resonance experiments: Can be used with compatible resonance tubes, boxes or air columns.
Supports beat demonstrations: Suitable forks with nearby frequencies can demonstrate periodic changes in sound intensity.
Reusable teaching apparatus: Supports repeated laboratory sessions when struck and stored correctly.
Technical Specifications
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Specification |
Detail |
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Product name |
Tuning Fork Set of 8 |
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Brand |
Lab Exports |
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Product code |
SCL-EAE-11123 |
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Product category |
Physics Laboratory Sound and Wave Apparatus |
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Set quantity |
8 tuning forks |
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Type |
Welch type |
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Learning concepts |
Sound, vibration, frequency, pitch, resonance and beats |
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Individual frequencies |
Not specified; confirm before ordering |
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Material and finish |
Not specified |
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Standards or certifications |
No product-specific standard or certification verified |
What's Included in the Kit
8 × Welch-type tuning forks
A striker, resonance box, storage case, frequency chart and instruction sheet are not confirmed as included. Request a component-wise packing list before purchase.
Applications / Uses
Demonstrating sound production through mechanical vibration
Comparing frequency and perceived pitch
Investigating resonance with compatible apparatus
Demonstrating beats using suitable nearby frequencies
Studying natural and forced vibration
Supporting sound-wave and acoustics lessons
Conducting school and college physics practicals
How to Use the Tuning Fork Set of 8
Select the tuning fork required for the planned experiment.
Hold it securely by the stem without touching the tines.
Strike one tine gently with a suitable soft striker.
Hold the vibrating fork near the listening position without touching the ear.
Place it near compatible resonance apparatus when conducting a resonance experiment.
Compare different forks to observe changes in pitch.
Allow each fork to stop vibrating before returning it to storage.
Safety note: Do not strike the forks against metal benches, glass or other hard surfaces. Never place a vibrating tuning fork in direct contact with the ear.
Care & Maintenance
Wipe each tuning fork with a clean, dry cloth after use.
Do not bend, file, grind or modify the tines.
Store all eight forks securely in a dry location.
Protect the forks from impact, corrosion and excessive striking force.
Why Choose Lab Exports
Lab Exports manufactures and exports scientific laboratory instruments, experiment setups, educational models, science kits and STEM equipment. Buyers can explore related physics miscellaneous products, the broader physics laboratory equipment range and the tuning fork with resonance apparatus. Required frequencies, material and supplied accessories should be confirmed in the commercial quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Tuning Fork Set of 8 used for?
It is used for educational experiments involving sound, vibration, frequency, pitch, resonance and beats. The eight-piece set allows students to compare multiple tuning forks.
How does a tuning fork produce sound?
When struck correctly, its tines vibrate and cause the surrounding air to oscillate. These pressure variations travel through the air as sound waves.
What frequencies are included in the set?
The individual frequencies are not specified in the verified product information. Request the current frequency sequence before ordering.
Can the set demonstrate resonance?
Yes. A vibrating tuning fork can be used with compatible resonance tubes, resonance boxes or air-column apparatus to investigate resonance.
Can students demonstrate beats with this set?
Yes, provided two forks have suitably close frequencies. Their overlapping sound waves can produce periodic increases and decreases in sound intensity.
Is a striker or storage case included?
A striker and storage case are not confirmed as included. Buyers should request a complete packing list before procurement.
Request the verified frequency sequence and package contents from Lab Exports, or explore the complete laboratory equipment range for institutional and export requirements.
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