There are some basic and fundamental properties peculiar to a light and sound wave that differentiates one from the other. These differences account for the […]
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The Production and Uses of Ultrasonics
What are Ultrasonics? Ultrasonics are sound waves of higher frequency than 20000 Hz, which are inaudible to a human being. These are known as ultrasonics; and […]
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How to Measure the Velocity of Sound in Free Air Using Hebb’s Method
In 1905 Hebb carried out an accurate experiment to determine the velocity of sound in free air which used a method of interference. He carried out […]
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How to Measure the Velocity of Sound in a Quincke Tube
Quincke devised a simple method of measuring the velocity of sound by obtaining permanent interference between two sound waves. He used a closed tube SAEB […]
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Detailed Description of Resonance in Sound and Mechanics
If a diving springboard is bent and then allowed to vibrate freely, it oscillates with a frequency which is called its natural frequency. When a […]
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