Calculating Power Transmitted in a String

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To calculate the average power transmitted by a string, the formula P = 1/2*mu*omega^2*A^2*v is used, where mu is the mass per unit length. The mass of the string is given as 1.47 kg for a length of 175 m, resulting in mu = 0.0084 kg/m. To determine the amplitude (A) and angular frequency (omega), the equation y(x,t)=Acos(kx-ωt+∅) is referenced, where the coefficient of t represents omega and the coefficient of cos represents amplitude. The discussion highlights the need for tension to find the wave speed (v). Understanding these relationships is essential for solving the problem effectively.
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Homework Statement


Calculate the average power transmitted by the string. Data: mass of a 175 m long piece of the string is 1.47 kg

Homework Equations



P = 1/2*mu*omega^2*A^2*v

v- velocity
A- amplitude


The Attempt at a Solution




mu = m/L = 0.0084 kg/m


I don't know if there's a way to get A and omega. Do I need to get tension to find speed?

Thanks
 
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Just created an account to answer this. I'm working on the same question now, you should have also been given an equation of the form y(x,t)=Acos(kx-ωt+∅). The co-efficient of t is your omega and the co-efficient of cos is your amplitude. Hope this helped.
 
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