This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A standing wave is oscillating at 690 Hz on a string, as shown in the figure. What is the speed of ... (Read 393 times)

mynx

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 555
A standing wave is oscillating at 690 Hz on a string, as shown in the figure. What is the speed of traveling waves on this string?
 
  A) 280 m/s
  B) 410 m/s
  C) 210 m/s
  D) 140 m/s

Question 2

A 1.0-g string that is 0.64 m long is fixed at both ends and is under tension. This string produces a 100-Hz tone when it vibrates in the third harmonic. The speed of sound in air is 344 m/s. The tension in the string, in is closest to
 
  A) 2.8 N.
  B) 2.3 N.
  C) 1.8 N.
  D) 3.4 N.
  E) 3.9 N.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

JaynaD87

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 368
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A





 

Did you know?

Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.

Did you know?

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

Did you know?

Your heart beats over 36 million times a year.

Did you know?

About one in five American adults and teenagers have had a genital herpes infection—and most of them don't know it. People with genital herpes have at least twice the risk of becoming infected with HIV if exposed to it than those people who do not have genital herpes.

Did you know?

A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library