17.1 - Assumptions for the Vibrating String Model
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What does it mean for a string to have perfect flexibility?
💡 Hint: Consider how materials behave when they are very flexible.
List one assumption made about the string's mass.
💡 Hint: Think about how mass is distributed along the string.
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What is the primary assumption about the flexibility of the string in the vibrating string model?
💡 Hint: Think about how a rubber band behaves compared to a metal rod.
True or False: The tension in a vibrating string is assumed to change during vibration.
💡 Hint: Consider how a guitar string vibrates under constant tension.
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If a string vibrates under varying tension due to temperature changes, how would this affect the wave equation derived under the constant tension assumption?
💡 Hint: Think about how wave speed depends on tension.
Discuss the implications of a string with a non-uniform density on the wave behavior. How might this be modeled differently?
💡 Hint: Consider how density influences mass calculations in mechanics.
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