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Ch 16: Traveling Waves
Knight Calc - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 5th Edition
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Capitolo 16, Problema 62

A string that is under 50.0 N of tension has linear density 5.0 g/m. A sinusoidal wave with amplitude 3.0 cm and wavelength 2.0 m travels along the string. What is the maximum speed of a particle on the string?

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Step 1: Convert the linear density from grams per meter to kilograms per meter. Since 1 g = 0.001 kg, the linear density becomes \( \mu = 5.0 \times 10^{-3} \, \text{kg/m} \).
Step 2: Calculate the wave speed \( v \) using the formula \( v = \sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}} \), where \( T \) is the tension in the string (50.0 N) and \( \mu \) is the linear density. Substitute the values into the formula.
Step 3: Determine the angular frequency \( \omega \) of the wave using the relationship \( \omega = \frac{2\pi v}{\lambda} \), where \( \lambda \) is the wavelength (2.0 m) and \( v \) is the wave speed calculated in Step 2.
Step 4: The maximum speed of a particle on the string is given by \( v_{\text{max}} = \omega A \), where \( A \) is the amplitude of the wave (3.0 cm or 0.03 m) and \( \omega \) is the angular frequency calculated in Step 3.
Step 5: Substitute the values of \( \omega \) and \( A \) into the formula \( v_{\text{max}} = \omega A \) to express the maximum speed of a particle on the string.

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Tension in a String

Tension refers to the force exerted along the length of a string or rope, which affects how waves propagate through it. In this context, the tension of 50.0 N influences the wave speed and particle motion on the string. Higher tension generally results in faster wave propagation.
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Linear Density

Linear density is defined as the mass per unit length of a string, typically expressed in grams per meter (g/m). It plays a crucial role in determining the wave speed on the string, as it affects how much mass is being moved by the tension. In this case, a linear density of 5.0 g/m will influence the maximum speed of particles on the string.
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Wave Speed and Particle Motion

The speed of a wave on a string is determined by the tension and linear density, described by the formula v = √(T/μ), where T is tension and μ is linear density. The maximum speed of a particle on the string is related to the wave's amplitude and frequency. Understanding these relationships is essential for calculating the maximum speed of particles in the given wave scenario.
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