FREQUENCY OF FORK
If a fork is put in motion then we can find the time untill it keep vibrating by considering the
following-
(1) energy given to the fork by the striker.
(2) average mass of the part of the fork that goes in vibration.
(3) amplitude and frequency.
Using these and other parameters if required, find relation between the duration of oscillation
and the parameters.
To find the relation between the duration of oscillation and the given parameters, we can
consider the following factors:
Mass of the vibrating part: The duration of oscillation is inversely proportional to the mass of the
vibrating part. A lighter fork will vibrate for a longer time compared to a heavier one, given the
same amount of energy and other parameters.
Amplitude: The duration of oscillation is directly proportional to the amplitude of vibration. Larger
amplitude leads to longer oscillation times, assuming all other factors remain constant.
Frequency: The duration of oscillation is inversely proportional to the frequency of vibration. A
higher frequency will result in shorter oscillation times, assuming all other factors remain
constant.
Damping: Damping refers to the loss of energy in the system due to external factors like air
resistance or internal factors like material properties. In the absence of damping, the oscillation
will continue indefinitely. However, in real-world situations, damping causes the amplitude of
vibration to decrease over time, resulting in a gradual decrease in the duration of oscillation.
Energy given by the striker: The energy given to the fork by the striker determines the initial
amplitude of vibration. The higher the energy, the larger the initial amplitude, which can affect
the duration of oscillation.
Overall, the duration of oscillation is influenced by the mass, amplitude, frequency, damping,
and initial energy of the vibrating fork. The specific mathematical relation between these
parameters can be described using mathematical models such as the damped harmonic
oscillator equation or other relevant equations depending on the specific system under
consideration.
numerical problem for supporting the above
Let's consider a numerical problem to illustrate the relation between the duration of oscillation
and the parameters mentioned.
Problem: A tuning fork with a mass of 0.02 kg is struck with an energy of 0.5 Joules. The
vibrating part of the fork has an average mass of 0.01 kg. The amplitude of vibration is 0.05
meters, and the frequency is 440 Hz. Assume negligible damping effects. Calculate the duration
of oscillation.
Solution: Given: Mass of tuning fork (m_fork) = 0.02 kg Energy given to the fork (E) = 0.5 J
Mass of vibrating part (m_vibration) = 0.01 kg Amplitude (A) = 0.05 m Frequency (f) = 440 Hz
To calculate the duration of oscillation, we can start by finding the angular frequency (ω) using
the formula:
ω = 2πf
ω = 2π * 440 Hz = 2π * 440 s^(-1) = 2,760π rad/s
Next, we can determine the spring constant (k) of the vibrating fork using the formula:
E = (1/2)kA^2
0.5 J = (1/2)k * (0.05 m)^2
k = (2 * 0.5 J) / (0.05 m)^2 = 40 J/m
Now, we can calculate the time period (T) of oscillation using the formula for a simple harmonic
oscillator:
T = 2π / ω
T = 2π / (2,760π rad/s) = 1 / 1,380 s ≈ 0.0007246 s
Therefore, the duration of oscillation for the given tuning fork is approximately 0.0007246
seconds.
You have assumed too unrealistic value of amplitude, please do same exercise with amplitude=
0.005 meter.
Apologies for the previous unrealistic value of amplitude. Let's redo the exercise with the
corrected amplitude value of 0.005 meters.
Given: Mass of tuning fork (m_fork) = 0.02 kg Energy given to the fork (E) = 0.5 J Mass of
vibrating part (m_vibration) = 0.01 kg Amplitude (A) = 0.005 m Frequency (f) = 440 Hz
To calculate the duration of oscillation, we'll follow a similar approach as before:
First, we calculate the angular frequency (ω) using the formula:
ω = 2πf
ω = 2π * 440 Hz = 2π * 440 s^(-1) = 2,760π rad/s
Next, we find the spring constant (k) of the vibrating fork using the formula:
E = (1/2)kA^2
0.5 J = (1/2)k * (0.005 m)^2
k = (2 * 0.5 J) / (0.005 m)^2 = 40,000 J/m
Now, we can calculate the time period (T) of oscillation using the formula for a simple harmonic
oscillator:
T = 2π / ω
T = 2π / (2,760π rad/s) = 1 / 1,380 s ≈ 0.0007246 s
Therefore, the duration of oscillation for the given tuning fork with an amplitude of 0.005 meters
is approximately 0.0007246 seconds.
