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 string clamped at both ends is set into vibration by a 660 Hz...
A string clamped at both ends is set into vibration by a tuning fork. The string vibrates in three loops, and the wave speed for a transverse wave on the string is . Determine the length of the string.
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- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
C.
Step-by-step solution
The wavelength of the transverse wave is given by the ratio of wave speed to frequency:
For a string clamped at both ends and vibrating in loops, the length of the string is related to the wavelength by:
Given that the string vibrates in loops, . Substituting the values:
Converting the length to centimeters:
For a string clamped at both ends and vibrating in loops, the length of the string is related to the wavelength by:
Given that the string vibrates in loops, . Substituting the values:
Converting the length to centimeters: