======Tuning Fork in Water======


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====Procedure====  
  - Strike a tuning fork gently against a rubber pad or soft surface to set it vibrating.
  - Lower the vibrating tuning fork into a container of water.
  - Observe the water splashing and rippling due to the fork’s vibrations.
  - Explain that the tuning fork transfers its vibrational energy to the water.




====Links==== 
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====Variations====
  * Use different tuning forks (different frequencies) to compare vibration strength and water effects.
  * Place the vibrating tuning fork against other surfaces (wood, glass, metal) to hear how sound changes.
  * Submerge only one prong in the water to show localized disturbance.



====Safety Precautions====
  * Strike the tuning fork against a rubber stopper or soft surface, not a hard object, to avoid damage.
  * Ensure the container of water is stable to prevent spills.




====Questions to Consider====
  * What causes the sound of the tuning fork?
  * Why do ripples appear in the water when the tuning fork touches it?
  * How is this similar to how sound travels through air?
  * What happens if you use tuning forks of different sizes or pitches?