All resonances are forced vibrations
Physics

All resonances are forced vibrations

When a body capable of vibration is subjected to the action of an external periodic force, the vibrates irregularly at initial stage but later on…
All harmonics are overtones
Physics

All harmonics are overtones

In a sample of musical note the tone, which have minimum frequency is called fundamental tone. Except the fundamental tone all other tones are called…
What is the difference between Musical Sound and Noise?
Physics

What is the difference between Musical Sound and Noise?

Musical sound is pleasing to the ears while noise is a distasteful sound. Music has an enjoyable effect on ears and mind, whereas noise appears…
What is Intensity?
Physics

What is Intensity?

Intensity: The rate of flow of sound energy through unit area placed normal to the direction of propagation of sound is called intensity. Intensity of…
What is Tone?
Physics

What is Tone?

Tone: A musical sound having a single frequency is called tone. A musical sound, generally consists of a number of components having different frequencies, is…
Free vibration and Forced vibration
Physics

Free vibration and Forced vibration

Free vibration: When a body capable of vibration is displaced slightly from its equilibrium position and then left to itself, the body begins to vibrate…
Difference between beats and interference
Physics

Difference between beats and interference

An interference pattern is produced when two waves of similar frequency traveling in similar direction superimpose, while beats are created when frequencies are faintly dissimilar.…
Show graphically how beats are produced?
Physics

Show graphically how beats are produced?

Graphical analysis of beats: Beats: When two sets of waves of nearly equal frequencies and amplitude are superposed it is found that the amplitude of…
What are Beats?
Physics

What are Beats?

Beats: When two sound waves of slightly different frequencies, travelling in a medium along the same direction and superimpose on each other, the intensity of…