How is Frequency related to Energy in a Wine Glass?

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The relationship between frequency and energy in a wine glass is influenced by the principles of quantum mechanics and classical physics. As the glass is filled with liquid, the energy required to vibrate the water molecules increases, resulting in a decrease in both the energy of the wave and its frequency. This phenomenon illustrates that while energy and frequency can be directly related in certain contexts, such as in a wine glass, they can also exhibit inverse relationships in other scenarios. The discussion highlights the complexities of wave behavior in different physical systems.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of quantum mechanics principles, particularly wave-particle duality.
  • Familiarity with classical wave theory and standing waves.
  • Basic knowledge of acoustics and sound wave propagation.
  • Concept of energy transfer in physical systems.
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  • Research the equation relating frequency and energy in quantum mechanics, specifically Planck's equation.
  • Explore the concept of standing waves in different mediums, including solids and liquids.
  • Investigate the acoustics of musical instruments, focusing on how shape and material affect sound frequency.
  • Study the effects of mass and damping on wave frequency in various physical systems.
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Physicists, acoustics engineers, music educators, and anyone interested in the principles of wave behavior and sound production in physical systems.

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is there an equation that relates frequency to energy on a larger scale, relating to standing waves...

what proves that as energy increases, so does frequency of a wave?
 
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Quantum mechanics relates frequency to energy, but this strict relation is not present in classical physics. You can have low-energetic, high-frequency waves and high-energetic, low-frequency waves.
 
the reason that the frequency decreases in a wine glass as it is filled up with liquid is because it is using more energy to drag the water molecules with it, so the energy of the wave is decreasing, but so does frequency so they are directly related in this case?
 
when you talk about frequency of a wine glass, are you talking about a musical instrument like a glass organ? Acoustically you get a higher frquency when the glass has more water because the water reduces the glass area that can effectively vibrate to make the sound.
 

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