Standing Waves in Strings (HSC SSCE Physics): Quizzes
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What is the relationship between the 3rd harmonic and overtones?
What is the relationship between the 3rd harmonic and overtones?
It is the 2nd overtone
What is a node in a vibrating string?
What is a node in a vibrating string?
A point of zero displacement
For a string of length , what is the wavelength of the fundamental mode?
For a string of length , what is the wavelength of the fundamental mode?
If the fundamental frequency is , what is the 5th harmonic frequency?
If the fundamental frequency is , what is the 5th harmonic frequency?
Where should you pluck a string to generate the fundamental mode?
Where should you pluck a string to generate the fundamental mode?
At the centre
Can a string with produce standing waves at ?
Can a string with produce standing waves at ?
No, not a whole-number multiple
What does wave velocity in a string depend on?
What does wave velocity in a string depend on?
Tension and mass per unit length
For the 4th harmonic in a string of length , what is the wavelength?
For the 4th harmonic in a string of length , what is the wavelength?
How does increasing string tension affect the fundamental frequency?
How does increasing string tension affect the fundamental frequency?
Increases frequency
How does increasing mass per unit length affect frequency?
How does increasing mass per unit length affect frequency?
Decreases frequency