3B60.20 Beat Notes

Beat note demonstation is available that uses two function generators, scope and speaker. This should be loud enough to use in large classrooms and you won't have to keep banging on tuning forks. Faculty member needs to know how to adjust scope controls.

NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE PENDING MORE WORK ON SETUP

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Setup Requirements: At least one day advance notice needed to set up and test. You will need to practice using the controls on function generators and scope to obtain beat notes.

Equations: Amplitude of beat notes varies with a frequency equal to difference of the two signal generator frequencies.

Safety Issues: AC voltage present