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H2-53: BEATS - AUDIO OSCILLATORS AND SPEAKERS

PURPOSE: To hear beats.

DESCRIPTION: To obtain beats, set the two oscillators to the same amplitude at very nearly the same frequency. Adjust the frequency of one oscillator to change the beats.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA 3B60.20) See also demonstration H2-51: BEATS - AUDIO OSCCILLATORS, SPEAKERS AND OSCILLOSCOPE, for a more complete treatment of beats.

EQUIPMENT: Two oscillators with loudspeakers.

SETUP TIME: 5 min.


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