Senior Theses
Publication Date
5-2018
Document Type
Thesis (Open Access)
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Department
Physics
Faculty Advisor(s)
Jennifer Heath (Thesis Advisor)
Bill Mackie & Tianbao Xie (Committee Members)
Subject Categories
Acoustics, Dynamics, and Controls | Construction Engineering and Management | Engineering Physics | Materials Science and Engineering | Physics | Structural Engineering
Abstract
This project tests and explores resonance of strings. Since all materials and mechanisms are affected by vibrations, it is important to know the frequencies at which resonance occurs. To explore this subject, strings were used as a model material to test the effect tension has on resonance. The fundamental frequencies and the corresponding modes of resonance were used to analyze the data. The results of this experiment show that increasing tension on a string increases its resonance frequency. Understanding the physics behind resonance frequency allows systems to be designed to take advantage of resonance properties, or to avoid resonance where it can be destructive.
Recommended Citation
Burnett, Blake, "Effects of Tension on Resonant Frequencies of Strings" (2018). Senior Theses. 35.
https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/physstud_theses/35
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Acoustics, Dynamics, and Controls Commons, Construction Engineering and Management Commons, Engineering Physics Commons, Materials Science and Engineering Commons, Structural Engineering Commons
