Complete question is;
A rope, under a tension of 153 N and fixed at both ends, oscillates in a second harmonic standing wave pattern. The displacement of the rope is given by
y = (0.15 m) sin[πx/3] sin[12π t].
where x = 0 at one end of the rope, x is in meters, and t is in seconds. What are (a) the length of the rope, (b) the speed of the waves on the rope, and (c)the mass of the rope? (d) If the rope oscillates in a third - harmonic standing wave pattern, what will be the period of oscillation?
Answer:
A) Length of rope = 4 m
B) v = 24 m/s
C) m = 1.0625 kg
D) T = 0.11 s
Explanation:
We are given;
T = 153 N
y = (0.15 m) sin[πx/3] sin[12πt]
Comparing this displacement equation with general waveform equation, we have;
k = 2π/λ = π/2 rad/m
ω = 2πf = 12π rad/s
Since, 2π/λ = π/2
Thus,wavelength; λ = 4 m
Since, 2πf = 12π
Frequency;f = 6 Hz
A) We are told the rope oscillates in a second-harmonic standing wave pattern. So, we will use the equation;
λ = 2L/n
Since second harmonic, n = 2 and λ = L = 4 m
Length of rope = 4 m
B) speed is given by the equation;
v = fλ = 6 × 4
v = 24 m/s
C) To calculate the mass, we will use;
v = √T/μ
Where μ = mass(m)/4
Thus;
v = √(T/(m/4))
Making m the subject;
m = 4T/v²
m = (4 × 153)/24²
m = 1.0625 kg
D) Now, the rope oscillates in a third harmonic.
So n = 3.
Using the formula f = 1/T = nv/2L
T = 2L/nv
T = (2 × 4)/(3 × 24)
T = 0.11 s
