Practice - Standing Waves on a String Fixed at Both Ends
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Practice Questions
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What is a node in a standing wave?
💡 Hint: Think about where the string does not move.
What is the formula for the fundamental wavelength on a string fixed at both ends?
💡 Hint: Consider the length of the string.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a characteristic feature of nodes in a standing wave?
💡 Hint: Consider where the wave is not moving.
True or False: Antinodes are found at fixed ends of a string.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the wave at the ends.
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Challenge Problems
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A string fixed at both ends has a length of 1.2 meters and a wave speed of 240 m/s. Calculate the frequency of the third harmonic.
💡 Hint: Use harmonic formulas for the wavelength and relate it to the speed for frequency.
Describe how the energy of a standing wave changes when the harmonic number is increased and why.
💡 Hint: Think about how energy spreads along more vibrational points.
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