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The discussion revolves around solving a problem related to wave speed and wavelength in a physics context, specifically focusing on part (d) of a homework question. Participants are seeking clarification on calculations involving distance, time, and frequency in relation to wave properties.

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  • Homework-related
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests help with parts (i) and (ii) of a problem, indicating they have already addressed part (a).
  • Another participant notes that there is only one wavelength involved in the problem.
  • A participant calculates that the distance from A to B is 12 m and relates this to the wavelength, stating that one wavelength is $\frac{2}{3}$ of 12 m, resulting in 8 m.
  • Multiple participants discuss the time taken to transfer energy from A to B, which is stated to be 37.5 seconds for a distance of $1.5 \lambda$.
  • One participant presents a formula for wave speed, $v = \dfrac{12\, m}{37.5 \, sec}$, and attempts to solve for time $t$ using the relationship between distance and speed.
  • Another participant provides a calculation for $t$, suggesting $t = \dfrac{37.5 \cdot 8}{12} = 25 \, sec$ and discusses a proportional reasoning approach regarding the travel time for wavelengths.
  • There are conflicting calculations regarding the time taken, with one participant suggesting a result of 2.5 seconds and another proposing 25 seconds.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing calculations and interpretations regarding the time taken for the wave to travel, indicating that there is no consensus on the correct value for $t$. Multiple competing views remain on how to approach the problem.

Contextual Notes

Some calculations appear to depend on assumptions about the relationship between distance, time, and wavelength, which are not fully resolved in the discussion. There are also unresolved mathematical steps in the proposed solutions.

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i am homeschooled and it’d be really helpful if someone can explain the solution for (d): (i) and (ii)
ignore my answer for (a) i know that i should multiply by 2
 

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oops there’s only one wavelength
 
The distance from A to B is 12 m and you are told that this is $1\frac{1}{2}= \frac{3}{2}$ wavelength.
So one wave length is $\frac{1}{\frac{3}{2}}= \frac{2}{3}$ of 12 m= 8 m.
 
part (d) states that it takes 37.5 seconds to transfer energy from A to B, a distance of $1.5 \lambda$

wave speed is $v = \dfrac{12\, m}{37.5 \, sec} = \dfrac{8 \, m}{t \, sec}$ ... solve for $t$

finally, $f = \dfrac{v}{\lambda}$
 
skeeter said:
part (d) states that it takes 37.5 seconds to transfer energy from A to B, a distance of $1.5 \lambda$

wave speed is $v = \dfrac{12\, m}{37.5 \, sec} = \dfrac{8 \, m}{t \, sec}$ ... solve for $t$

finally, $f = \dfrac{v}{\lambda}$
37.5 / 12 x 8 = 2.5s?
or 12 / 37.5 = 0.32
8 / 0.32 = 25s
 
$t = \dfrac{37.5 \cdot 8}{12} = 25 \, sec$

or, thinking proportionally, the wave travels three half wavelengths in 37.5 sec ... it would travel two half wavelengths (1 whole $\lambda$) in 2/3 the time.
 

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