# What is R

1. Nov 5, 2007

### DimSum

Sound waves move from the left(R) to right(L) from a tube.
In the tube, the sound waves are split into 2 w/ radius R (half circled shaped)
a) if sound emitted has a freq of 444Hz, what is the min value of R that will lead to max L?
b) what is the smallest R leads to min sound at L?

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
freq. of 444Hz

2. Relevant equations
f=(mv)/2L
lambda=V/freq

3. The attempt at a solution
I tried using the first eqn to solve for L, then using the 2nd solving for lambda and thinking it would be one of the two. but im completely lost now.
I dun get this question at all...

Max sound is constructive.. soo.... :yuck:
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2. Nov 6, 2007

### DimSum

i really need hints please =s

i have a midterm on this this week =s

3. Nov 6, 2007

### Staff: Mentor

Yes - this would be a problem of max (constructive) and min (destructive) interference.

The length of the curve is $\pi$R, and one has find the R such that the sounds add or cancel each other. The straight path has a length 2R.

What is the condition for interference with respect to difference between the two lengths, i.e. when is interference constructive/destructive?

lambda=V/freq is correct - so what is the wavelength of a 440 Hz wave?

Here is a reference - http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/sound/interf.html

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4. Nov 6, 2007

### DimSum

ah I see
Thanks. i figured it out soon afterwards.

i thought we didnt learn that section. so i tried to solve it bying the phase eqn for construction and destruction waves x_x

THANKS.