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1. The problem statement, all variables, and given/known data
Consider a two-loop standing wave on a string. If we increase the tension without changing the frequency, what kind of standing wave can we obtain?
(a) one-loop (b) three-loop
Velocity = square root of(T/U)
Wavelength = velocity/ frequency.
f= 2L/(n)
I feel that this will become a one loop standing wave because if I plug in 2 in the frequency equation it becomes 2L. Also, it seems if you increase tension, you also increase velocity which increases wavelength, so does that mean it becomes a three loop standing wave instead. I am confused through the process.
Consider a two-loop standing wave on a string. If we increase the tension without changing the frequency, what kind of standing wave can we obtain?
(a) one-loop (b) three-loop
Homework Equations
Velocity = square root of(T/U)
Wavelength = velocity/ frequency.
f= 2L/(n)
The Attempt at a Solution
I feel that this will become a one loop standing wave because if I plug in 2 in the frequency equation it becomes 2L. Also, it seems if you increase tension, you also increase velocity which increases wavelength, so does that mean it becomes a three loop standing wave instead. I am confused through the process.
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