What is the lowest-frequency standing wave

In summary, a copper wire and an aluminum wire are joined smoothly to create a new wire. The new wire is stretched with 20 N of tension between fixed supports 82 cm apart. The densities of copper and aluminum are 8920kg/m^3 and 2700 kg/m^3 respectively. The problem is to find the lowest-frequency standing wave with a node at the junction between the two metals and the number of antinodes on the aluminum wire at that frequency. The equations used to solve this problem are v = sqrt(T/mu) and v = lambda*f, where v is the velocity of the wave, T is the tension, mu is the linear mass density, lambda is the wavelength, and f is the frequency
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Homework Statement


A 22-cm-long, 1.0-mm-diameter copper wire is joined smoothly to a 60-cm-long, 1.0-mm-diameter aluminum wire. The resulting wire is stretched with 20 N of tension between fixed supports 82 cm apart. The densities of copper and aluminum are 8920kg/m^3 and , 2700 kg/m^3 respectively.

a) What is the lowest-frequency standing wave for which there is a node at the junction between the two metals?

b) At that frequency, how many antinodes are on the aluminum wire?

Homework Equations


v = sqrt(T/mu)
v = lambda*f


The Attempt at a Solution


lambda = 2L
L = 0.82m
lambda = 1.64m

v = lambda*f
f = v / lambda
f = v / (1.64m)

v = sqrt(T/mu)
v = sqrt(20/mu)

d = mass / volume

mu = mass / length

ok...now the problem is, i dont' know which denstity (copper or aluminum) to use to figure out the mu. i tried using aluminum's since it's lower and hence will give the lower frequency, but it did not give the right answer. please help! thanks
 
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I need help with this question too :/
 

What is the lowest-frequency standing wave?

The lowest-frequency standing wave is the fundamental mode of vibration in a standing wave system. It is the mode with the longest wavelength and the lowest frequency among all possible standing wave modes.

How is the lowest-frequency standing wave produced?

The lowest-frequency standing wave is produced when two waves with the same frequency, amplitude, and wavelength travel in opposite directions and interfere with each other, creating a stationary pattern of nodes and antinodes.

What is the significance of the lowest-frequency standing wave?

The lowest-frequency standing wave is significant because it represents the fundamental frequency of a system. It is the basis for all higher-order standing wave modes and determines the overall behavior and properties of the system.

Can the lowest-frequency standing wave exist in all systems?

Yes, the lowest-frequency standing wave can exist in all systems that have the necessary conditions for standing wave formation, such as a medium with fixed boundaries and the ability to oscillate at a specific frequency.

How does the wavelength of the lowest-frequency standing wave compare to that of higher-order standing wave modes?

The wavelength of the lowest-frequency standing wave is always longer than the wavelengths of higher-order modes. As the frequency and energy of a system increase, the wavelengths of the standing wave modes become shorter.

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