Effects of Tension on Resonant Frequencies of Strings
Faculty Sponsor(s)
Bill Mackie and Jennifer Heath
Location
Jereld R. Nicholson Library: Grand Avenue
Subject Area
Physics/Applied Physics
Description
This project tests and explores resonance of strings. Since all things 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 agree with theoretical predictions. 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; Mackie, Bill; and Heath, Jennifer, "Effects of Tension on Resonant Frequencies of Strings" (2018). Linfield University Student Symposium: A Celebration of Scholarship and Creative Achievement. Event. Submission 60.
https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/symposium/2018/all/60
Effects of Tension on Resonant Frequencies of Strings
Jereld R. Nicholson Library: Grand Avenue
This project tests and explores resonance of strings. Since all things 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 agree with theoretical predictions. 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.
