A-level Physics · Stationary waves

Stationary waves on a string

Use f = (1/2L)√(T/μ) for a string's harmonics, or find the tension for a given note.

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Question 1

A string of length 0.76 m and mass per unit length 5.0 g m⁻¹ is stretched with a tension of 200 N. Calculate the frequency of the fundamental (first harmonic) of the string. Give your answer to 3 significant figures.

Hz

You can type 4.53, 3.2e-5, 3.2 × 10^-5 or 7/3.

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