Doppler Tuning Fork

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Doppler Tuning Fork

A tuning fork tied with a rope tied around it

PIRA 3B40.18

A tuning fork tied to the end of a string is twirled around. As the fork moves in a circle the students will here the pitch slightly changing as is moves toward, perpendicular to, and away from them. Note that the tuning fork should be securely tied to the string to avoid unpleasant student response should the tuning fork hit them.