Oscillations and Waves > Oscillations > Beats DCS# 3B60.11
SIX CHIMES
APPARATUS
set of chimes 202-07-B
mallet 202-07-B

DESCRIPTION
The chimes have frequencies of 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, and 440 Hz.  Strike different pairs of chimes to show that the beat frequency is f2 - f1.

There is a seconds pendulum (202-07-D1) that can be hung from the base, to aid in determining the beat frequency.

The set of chimes is a Deaganometer, and is intended as a pitch standard.