Two tuning forks produce sounds of wavelengths 3.4 meters and 3.3 meters. Given that the speed of sound is 340 m/s, approximatel
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Answer:
The percentage of the mechanical energy of the oscillator lost in each cycle is 6.72%
Explanation:
Mechanical energy (Potential energy, PE) of the oscillator is calculated as;
PE = ¹/₂KA²
During the first oscillation;
PE₁ = ¹/₂KA₁²
During the second oscillation;
A₂ = A₁ - 0.0342A₁ = 0.9658A₁
PE₂ = ¹/₂KA₂²
PE₂ = ¹/₂K (0.9658A₁)²
PE₂ = (0.9658²)¹/₂KA₁²
PE₂ = (0.9328)¹/₂KA₁²
PE₂ = 0.9328PE₁
Percentage of the mechanical energy of the oscillator lost in each cycle;
Therefore, the percentage of the mechanical energy of the oscillator lost in each cycle is 6.72%