torrie110
Jan13-09, 09:37 AM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Two wires are parallel, and one is directly above the other. Each has a length of 40.9 m and a mass per unit length of 0.0208 kg/m. However, the tension in wire A is 51.5 x 102 N, while the tension in wire B is 1.13 x 102 N. Transverse wave pulses are generated simultaneously, one at the left end of wire A and one at the right end of wire B. The pulses travel toward each other. How much time does it take until the pulses pass each other?
2. Relevant equations
V = sqroot {F/(M/F)}
3. The attempt at a solution
i solved for both velocities of each rope and than got stuck from there
Two wires are parallel, and one is directly above the other. Each has a length of 40.9 m and a mass per unit length of 0.0208 kg/m. However, the tension in wire A is 51.5 x 102 N, while the tension in wire B is 1.13 x 102 N. Transverse wave pulses are generated simultaneously, one at the left end of wire A and one at the right end of wire B. The pulses travel toward each other. How much time does it take until the pulses pass each other?
2. Relevant equations
V = sqroot {F/(M/F)}
3. The attempt at a solution
i solved for both velocities of each rope and than got stuck from there