Practice Transverse Waves on a String - 1 | Non-Dispersive Transverse and Longitudinal Waves in 1D & Introduction to Dispersion | Physics-II(Optics & Waves)
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the definition of a transverse wave?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the particles move compared to the wave direction.

Question 2

Easy

What does the wave equation for a string describe?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the variables in the equation.

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Question 1

What is the definition of a transverse wave?

  • A wave where particles move in the same direction as wave propagation
  • A wave where particles move perpendicular to wave propagation
  • A wave that travels in a vacuum

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the direction of particle movement relative to the wave's travel.

Question 2

True or False: The wave speed on a string is independent of tension.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the formula relating tension to wave speed.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A transverse wave travels on a string with mass per length of 0.2 kg/m at a tension of 80 N. Determine the frequency of the third harmonic in a 1.5 m long string.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the relationships between wave speed, tension, mass, and harmonic frequencies.

Question 2

If a wave traveling in a string is reflected at a fixed boundary, what characteristics change, and how can you prove this mathematically?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how boundary conditions impact wave functions and observe the mathematical representation.

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