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The power output of an oscillator connected to a steel wire with a diameter of 1.4 mm and under a tension of 6.3 N can be calculated using the equation P = 1/2 (m/L) (2πf)² A² v. In this case, the frequency (f) is 63.0 Hz and the amplitude (A) is 0.50 cm. To find the linear mass density (m/L) and wave speed (v), the tension and diameter of the wire must be considered. When the frequency is doubled, the new amplitude can be determined while keeping the power output constant.

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A small steel wire of diameter 1.4 mm is connected to an oscillator and is under a tension of 6.3 N . The frequency of the oscillator is 63.0 Hz and it is observed that the amplitude of the wave on the steel wire is 0.50 cm.

a)What is the power output of the oscillator, assuming that the wave is not reflected back?

b)If the power output stays constant but the frequency is doubled, what is the amplitude of the wave?

Which equation should I use?

Is the equation: P = 1/2 (m/L) (2pi f)^2 A^2 v correct?
If yes, how do I find m/L, f, A, and v?

Please help me to get started on this problem
 
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