Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Introduction to Physics
The vibration frequency of a string depends on the length L between...
The vibration frequency of a string depends on the length between the nodes, the tension in the string, and its mass per unit length . Determine the expression for its frequency using dimensional analysis, assuming is a dimensionless constant.
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- A
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- D
Correct answer
D.
Step-by-step solution
Let the frequency be given by .
Writing the dimensions of each physical quantity:
Substituting the dimensions into the assumed relation:
Equating the powers of , , and on both sides:
Solving these equations:
Substituting the values of , , and back into the expression:
Writing the dimensions of each physical quantity:
Substituting the dimensions into the assumed relation:
Equating the powers of , , and on both sides:
Solving these equations:
Substituting the values of , , and back into the expression: