Science of Sound

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Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Free School Lane, CB2 3RH

Helmholtz resonance, also known as wind throb, refers to the phenomenon of air resonance in a cavity, an effect named after the German physicist Hermann von Helmholtz. This type of resonance occurs when air is forced in and out of a cavity.

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How can we make a difference to the sound something makes?

Experiment with the museum’s duochord, tuning forks and other objects to find out how sound can be changed and measured.

Find out why there are different sizes of instruments and what difference that makes to the sounds they can make.

 

This is a drop in event, there is no need to book and you can turn up at any time during the session.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.