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1. Homework Statement
The wire cable supporting the mast of a sailboat has a length of 12 m and a linear mass density of 350 g/m. When pushed sideways at its midpoint with a force of 160 N, the cable deflects by 9.5 cm. What is the frequency of the fundamental mode of vibrations on this cable?
λn.fn=v and velocity:v=sqrt(T/μ) , lemda λn=2L/n and L= length of string
fn=n/2L . sqrt(T/μ)
fundamental≡ the first mode ⇒ n=1
for n=1
f=1/(2*12) .sqrt (160/0.35) =0.89 Hz
but it is incorrect why??
The wire cable supporting the mast of a sailboat has a length of 12 m and a linear mass density of 350 g/m. When pushed sideways at its midpoint with a force of 160 N, the cable deflects by 9.5 cm. What is the frequency of the fundamental mode of vibrations on this cable?
Homework Equations
λn.fn=v and velocity:v=sqrt(T/μ) , lemda λn=2L/n and L= length of string
fn=n/2L . sqrt(T/μ)
fundamental≡ the first mode ⇒ n=1
The Attempt at a Solution
for n=1
f=1/(2*12) .sqrt (160/0.35) =0.89 Hz
but it is incorrect why??