Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Waves-I - Problems - Page 476: 61

Answer

$T=36N$

Work Step by Step

As it is clear from problem statement that there will be four loops, the length of the string is equal to four half wavelengths. $L=4(\frac{\lambda}{2})=2\lambda$ $\lambda=\frac{L}{2}=\frac{0.90m}{2}=0.45m$ Frequency and wavelength are mutually related as follows $v=f\lambda$ $v=(60)(0.45)=27\frac{m}{s}$ Linear mass density of string can be determined as follows $\mu=\frac{0.044Kg}{0.90m}=4.9\times10^{-2}\frac{Kg}{m}$ We also know that $v^2=\frac{T}{\mu}$ or $T=v^2\mu$ putting the values, we get $T=(27)^2(4.9\times10^{-2})$ $T=36N$ Thus tension in string is $36N$
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