Merchant, F. W. (Francis Walter), 1855-1937, Chant, Clarence Augustus, 1865-1956 · Toronto : Copp Clark · leaf 202
the motion of the stem is very small.That it exists, however, can be readily shown. If a fork, after being set in vibration, is held in tiie hand itwill continue in motion for a long time. It gives up its energyslowly and so the sound is feeble. But if the stem is pressedagainst the table the sound… … N N Fig. 220.—How a tuning-fork vibrates. 192 VIBRATIONS: STRINGS, RODS, PLATES, AIR COLUMNS Tuniuf-forks are of great importance in the study of sound.When set in motion by gentle bowing, the overtones, if presentat all, die away very rapidly. With a rise in temperature the elasticity of the steel…
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