Standing Sound Waves Solved: Thank You!

In summary, standing sound waves occur when two sound waves with the same frequency and amplitude interfere with each other, resulting in a stationary pattern. They are formed when a sound wave reflects off a boundary and interferes with the incoming wave. Solving standing sound waves can help us understand sound behavior and optimize acoustic design in buildings and other structures. This was achieved through mathematical equations and principles of physics. Practical applications of solving standing sound waves include developing noise-canceling technology and understanding sound travel in different environments, such as musical instruments.
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Solved it. Thanks anyway.
 
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Wait, how do you know the velocity of the wave? Doesn't that only work for a wave in air? Shouldn't you use a different value for the velocity on a string?

EDIT: It really doesn't matter, though. Everything but the length and frequency will cancel.

So if F = 440hz, then F1 = 440hz = xF2 = x(523hz), right? Where x is some constant to get 440 (don't want to calculate it =/ )

So then F1 = m(v/(2*30)) = xm(v/(2*L))

You know everything but L by now and everything else cancels.
 
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Congratulations on solving the standing sound waves problem! It's always a great feeling when we are able to solve a scientific puzzle. Keep up the good work and continue to explore and discover new things in the field of sound waves. Thank you for sharing your success with us.
 

1. What are standing sound waves?

Standing sound waves occur when two sound waves with the same frequency and amplitude travel in opposite directions and interfere with each other, resulting in a stationary pattern of nodes and antinodes.

2. How are standing sound waves formed?

Standing sound waves are formed when a sound wave reflects off a boundary and interferes with the incoming wave, resulting in a stationary pattern.

3. What is the significance of solving standing sound waves?

Solving standing sound waves can help us understand how sound behaves in different environments and can be used to optimize acoustic design in buildings or other structures.

4. How were standing sound waves solved?

Standing sound waves were solved using mathematical equations and principles of physics, such as wave interference and boundary conditions.

5. What are the practical applications of solving standing sound waves?

The practical applications of solving standing sound waves include optimizing acoustic design in buildings, developing noise-canceling technology, and understanding how sound travels in different environments such as musical instruments.

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