Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Wave Motion and Waves on a String
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Wave Motion and Waves on a String
A transverse wave with an amplitude of 0.50 mm and a frequency of...
A transverse wave with an amplitude of and a frequency of is generated on a wire stretched under a tension of . Given that the wave speed is , determine the average power transmitted to the wire by the source.
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- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
D.
Step-by-step solution
The average power transmitted by a transverse wave on a stretched string is given by:
The wave speed is related to tension and linear mass density by , which gives .
Substituting into the power equation:
Given values are:
Substituting these values:
Using :
The closest value is .
The wave speed is related to tension and linear mass density by , which gives .
Substituting into the power equation:
Given values are:
Substituting these values:
Using :
The closest value is .