Interference of Sound Waves

The purpose of this activity is to measure and analyze the behavior of two sounds that combine to produce beats. This activity also examines the relationship between the beat frequency and the frequencies of the two interfering sound waves.

Grade Level: College • High School

Subject: Physics

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