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area51
Jan8-10, 08:31 AM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known dataQuestion: Assuming that the frequency of vibration f, of a wire/string depends on the length l, tension T and mass per unit length m, establish a formula for f in terms of l, T and m.,f, l, T and m



2. Relevant equationsDon"t know



3. The attempt at a solutionnot tried yet can any one help me in solving this. can anyone tell me how to solve it

RoyalCat
Jan8-10, 09:59 AM
At what level are you studying the subject?

There are two approaches possible here.

If you've only just started studying physics, then this is most likely a problem in dimensional analysis.

Assume that the frequency is a function of the mass per unit length, \mu, the total length of the wire, \ell and the tension in the wire, T

f=\mu ^\alpha \cdot \ell ^ \beta \cdot T^ \gamma

Remember that the dimensions of the RHS must be exactly the same as those of the LHS.

I'll give you a lead, and say that the dimensions of frequency are: [f]=[T]^{-1}

If, however, you are studying this in a wave context, review your book and look at the section on waves in wires and look at the original question, since what you've posted can be interpreted as a multitude of things.