Resonant frequency of small particles

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The resonant frequency of small particles, such as dust, is influenced by factors including the Bulk Modulus of the material and the object's size and shape. While larger solid objects can support resonances related to standing waves, small flexible objects like dust particles exhibit limited internal sonic resonances due to their low Bulk Modulus. The resonant frequency of a 1 cm³ glass object will differ from that of larger sizes, as size and material properties play a crucial role in determining the fundamental frequencies and harmonics supported by the object.

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  • Understanding of Bulk Modulus and its implications on material properties
  • Knowledge of sound wave behavior and resonance
  • Familiarity with fundamental frequencies and harmonics in solid objects
  • Basic concepts of wave mechanics and standing waves
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How can find the resonant frequency of small objects like dust particles?
What factors affect the resonant frequency?
And is resonant frequency dependent on size?
i.e. if the resonant frequency of 1 cm3 of glass is some certain value, would it be the same for a larger size?
 
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Passionate Eng said:
How can find the resonant frequency of small objects like dust particles?
What kind of resonance? Resonance in the air where there are sound waves?
Passionate Eng said:
if the resonant frequency of 1 cm3 of glass is some certain value, would it be the same for a larger size?
That's a different question. A solid object will support resonances of sound waves related to standing waves internal to the object. All of the traditional stuff applies, including the Bulk Modulus of the material and its size and what fundamental frequencies and harmonics are supported by the object's shape.

A small flexible object like a dust particle will not support much in terms of internal sonic resonances -- the Bulk Modulus is too low, IMO.
 
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