Frequency problem (static equilibrium)

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a uniform beam attached to a wall, held by a wire, and vibrating due to wind. The user attempts to calculate the tension in the wire and subsequently the wave speed using static equilibrium equations. They derive a velocity of 9.456 m/s but express uncertainty about the accuracy of their frequency calculation, which yields an incorrect answer. The conversation emphasizes the need to verify the calculations for tension and velocity to resolve the discrepancies. The user seeks clarification on where their approach may have gone wrong.
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Homework Statement


The lower end of a uniform beam is attached to a vertical wall by a frictionless pivot. The beam extends away from the wall and upward, making a 62° angle with the wall, and it is held in place by a horizontal wire attached from its upper end to the wall. The wire's length and mass are 4.98-m, 0.737-kg and the beam's weight is 349-N. The speed of sound is 344 m/s. When the wind blows, the wire vibrates in its 4th overtone

Homework Equations


T=Ialpha
flambda = v

The Attempt at a Solution


First I wanted to find the tension force so I can find v...

v = \sqrt {\frac{F_{t}}{\mu}}
Because the system is in static equilibrium I set \tau_{F_{g}} = \tau_{T} ... \frac{m_{b}gL}{2} * sin(\theta) = TLcos(\theta) ... T = \frac{m_{b}g}{2}tan(\theta)

Thus, v= \sqrt{\frac{\frac{m_{b}g}{2}tan(\theta)}{\frac{0.737}{4.98}}} = 9.456
\lambda_{5} = \frac{2L}{5} ... solving for f* \frac{2L}{5} = 9.456, I get the frequency is 4.747... which isn't the correct answer... can someone tell me where I'm going wrong? Thanks.
 
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toesockshoe said:

Homework Statement


The lower end of a uniform beam is attached to a vertical wall by a frictionless pivot. The beam extends away from the wall and upward, making a 62° angle with the wall, and it is held in place by a horizontal wire attached from its upper end to the wall. The wire's length and mass are 4.98-m, 0.737-kg and the beam's weight is 349-N. The speed of sound is 344 m/s. When the wind blows, the wire vibrates in its 4th overtone

Homework Equations


T=Ialpha
flambda = v

The Attempt at a Solution


First I wanted to find the tension force so I can find v...

v = \sqrt {\frac{F_{t}}{\mu}}
Because the system is in static equilibrium I set \tau_{F_{g}} = \tau_{T} ... \frac{m_{b}gL}{2} * sin(\theta) = TLcos(\theta) ... T = \frac{m_{b}g}{2}tan(\theta)

Thus, v= \sqrt{\frac{\frac{m_{b}g}{2}tan(\theta)}{\frac{0.737}{4.98}}} = 9.456
Check the value of v.
 
ehild said:
Check the value of v.

bloody hell.
 
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