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melina_rosy

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Why is there a maximum vibration of the air molecules at the open end of a resonance tube?

Question 2

How do your measurements in Procedure 2 predict the way that the velocity of a wave in a rubber cord varies with the tension in the cord?



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C.mcnichol98

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Answer to Question 1

The air molecules can vibrate more freely at the open end of the tube allowing them
to achieve maximum displacement.

Answer to Question 2

The wave velocity is proportional to the tension in the cord so wave velocity
increases as the tension is increased.





 

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