Wc-5 Quink's Interference

Aim

To demonstrate interference of sound.

Apparatus

  • Horn loudspeaker
  • Signal generator
  • Microphone
  • amplifier
  • C.R.O.
  • Quink's apparatus

Quink's Interference Diagram

Quink's Interference Apparatus

Description

A horn loudspeaker feeds into a two path network of pipes which reunite after traveling different paths. It is suggested that the signal generator be set to 1000Hz and the pipe A be raised till a minimum sound intensity is obtained. If now the isolating valve is closed a maximum signal is displayed on the C.R.O.

Safety Notes

Quink's Interference SOP-18