Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 14 - Exercises and Problems - Page 263: 67

Answer

The proof is below.

Work Step by Step

We know the following equation: $\frac{2L}{v}=mT$ Since $T=\frac{1}{f}$, it follows: $\frac{2L}{v}=\frac{m}{f} \\ L = \frac{mv}{2f}$ Recall, $v=\lambda f$. Thus: $ L = \frac{m\lambda f}{2f}=\frac{m \lambda}{2}$
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