How Do You Calculate the Wavelength of Sound Waves Emitted by a Violin String?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the wavelength of sound waves emitted by a violin string. The fundamental frequency of the string is 920 Hz, with a length of 22.0 cm and a mass of 800 mg. The speed of the wave on the string is calculated as 405 m/s, and the tension in the string is determined to be 596 N. The wavelength of the sound waves emitted by the string is found to be 37.3 cm, derived using the relationship between frequency, wave speed, and wavelength.

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  • Understanding of wave mechanics and sound propagation
  • Familiarity with the formula for wave speed: v = fλ
  • Knowledge of tension calculations in strings: T = (2lf)²(m/L)
  • Basic principles of frequency and wavelength relationships
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I am doing this problem:

(a) Find the speed of waves on a violin string of mass 800 mg and length 22.0 cm if the fundamental frequency is 920 Hz. (b) What is the tension in the string? For the fundamental, what is the wavelength of (c) the waves on the string and (d) the sound waves emitted by the string? (Take the speed of sound in air to be 343 m/s.)

I completed parts a), b), and c), however, I don't know what to do for d).

a)

wavelength = 2L
= 2 (0.22m) = 0.44 m
f= 920 hz

L = wavelength/2
v = f(wavelength)
v=2Lf
= 2(0.22)(920) = 405 m/s

b)

T=(2lf)^2(m/L)

T= 596N

c) wavelength = 2l
= 2 (0.22m) = 0.44m --> 44.0 cm

d) ?

The answers are : a) 405 m/s b) 596 N c) 44.0 cm d) 37.3 cm

I don't know how to arrive for the answer in d).

Thanks for any help.
 
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omiexstrike said:
I am doing this problem:

(a) Find the speed of waves on a violin string of mass 800 mg and length 22.0 cm if the fundamental frequency is 920 Hz. (b) What is the tension in the string? For the fundamental, what is the wavelength of (c) the waves on the string and (d) the sound waves emitted by the string? (Take the speed of sound in air to be 343 m/s.)

I completed parts a), b), and c), however, I don't know what to do for d).

a)

wavelength = 2L
= 2 (0.22m) = 0.44 m
f= 920 hz

L = wavelength/2
v = f(wavelength)
v=2Lf
= 2(0.22)(920) = 405 m/s

b)

T=(2lf)^2(m/L)

T= 596N

c) wavelength = 2l
= 2 (0.22m) = 0.44m --> 44.0 cm

d) ?

The answers are : a) 405 m/s b) 596 N c) 44.0 cm d) 37.3 cm

I don't know how to arrive for the answer in d).

Thanks for any help.

What is the frequency of the sound wave in air?


ehild
 
omiexstrike said:
I don't know how to arrive for the answer in d).

Thanks for any help.

Does the equation ##\lambda \nu = c## look familiar?
 
I got it, thanks guys. =)
 
I guess We can use f=v/2L
 

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