Physics
Oscillations Of Tuning Fork
Determine the frequency of tuning fork.
Mission
Determine the frequency of tuning fork
Curriculum Alignment
| Standard | Syllabus code | Topic | Coverage | Grades | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGSS | MS-PS4-1 | MS-PS4-1 (wave amplitude-energy model) — closest PE, not frequency/period-measurement specific | Partial | 6–8 | |
| British / IGCSE | 0625 §3.4/§3.1 | CAIE IGCSE Physics 0625 — 3.4 Sound (Core #1 production by vibration) + 3.1 wave properties (v=fλ, Core #4) | Full | 9–10 | |
| IB | DP C | DP Physics — Theme C Wave behaviour (frequency, period, standing waves) | Full | 11–12 | |
| CBSE | Class 9 Ch 12 | CBSE/NCERT Class 9 Science — Ch 12 Sound (frequency, time period, production of sound by vibration) | Full | 9–9 | |
| AERO / AP | Partial | 8–9 |
Variables
What you change
- Sound
What you measure
- Frequency
What you keep constant
- Noise level
What You'll Need
- Breadboard 400 Tie Point
- Arduino Uno
- I2C LCD
- Sound Sensor Module
Estimated Time
Virtual mode 8 minTest mode 11 minExercise mode 10 min
Mind-Blowing Fact
Music can hurt.
A tuning fork can be used to discover a broken bone or a fracture. This is done by hitting the tuning fork, then as it is oscillating put it next to the patient's bone. If it begins to hurt then there is damage to the bone.
How You Can Run It
Virtual modeExercise modeView-only modeAccessibility modeArduino integrationAmericanBritishIB