Question

What is a tuning fork? Give a diagram to show production of sound waves due to a tuning fork in air?​

Answer 1

Answer:

A tuning fork is an acoustic resonator in the form of a two-pronged fork with the prongs formed from a U-shaped bar of elastic metal. It resonates at a specific constant pitch when set vibrating by striking it against a surface or with an object, and emits a pure musical tone once the high overtones fade out.

Answer 2

Answer:

a U-shaped metal device that produces a fixed tone when struck