Wc-2 Interference of Two Sound Sources (1)

Aim

To demonstrate acoustic interference.

Apparatus

  • Stereo Amplifier
  • Signal Generator
  • Microphone Probe
  • Amplifier
  • C.R.O.

Interferenc of 2 Sound Sources

Interference of 2 Sound Sources Setup.

Description

The signal generator is fed into the auxiliary input of the stereo amplifier and set to 3-5 kHz. The speakers are positioned approximately six feet apart and directed into the audience. If the microphone probe is traversed along line A-B the nodes and antinodes are readily displayed as minima and maxima on the C.R.O.

Safety Notes

Interference of Two Sound Sources (1) SOP-9