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In this lesson, we will learn how to calculate the average power transmitted by mechanical waves on a taut string.
Q1:
A string of length 5.0 m and mass of 90 g is held under a tension of 1 . 0 Γ 1 0 2 N. A wave travels down the string that is modeled as π¦ ( π₯ , π‘ ) = 0 . 0 1 0 ( 0 . 4 0 π₯ β 1 1 7 0 . 1 2 π‘ ) m s i n , where π₯ is measured in meters and π‘ is measured in seconds. What is the power of the wave over one wavelength?
Q2:
A wave on a string is driven by a string vibrator, which oscillates at a frequency of 100.00 Hz and an amplitude of 1.00 cm. The string vibrator operates at a voltage of 12.00 V and a current of 0.200 A. The power consumed by the string vibrator is π = πΌ π . Assume that the string vibrator is 9 0 . 0 % efficient at converting electrical energy into the energy associated with the vibrations of the string. The string is 3.00 m long, and is under a tension of 60.00 N. What is the linear mass density of the string?
Q3:
A transverse wave on a string has a wavelength of 5.0 m, a period of 0.020 s, and an amplitude of 1.5 cm. The average power transferred by the wave is 5.0 W. What is the tension in the string?
Q4:
A traveling wave on a string is modeled by the wave equation π¦ ( π₯ , π‘ ) = 4 . 5 0 ( 6 . 3 0 π₯ + 8 5 . 0 π‘ ) s i n , where π₯ is measured in meters and π‘ is measured in seconds. The string has a linear mass density π = 0 . 0 1 7 0 / k g m . What is the average power transferred by the wave on the string?
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