QuestionSinusoidal waves 5.00 cm in amplitude are to be transmitted along a string that has a linear mass density of . The source can dellver a maximum power of 280 W , and the string is under a tension of 90 N . What is the highest frequency at which the source can operate?
Part 1 of 5 - Conceptualize
Increasing the source frequency increases the power carried by the wave. A power of 280 W will possibly occur at a frequency on the order of 100 Hz .
Part 2 of 5 - Categorize
We will use the expression for power carried by a wave on a string.
Part 3 of 5 - Analyze
The wave speed is given by
Studdy Solution
Solve for the highest frequency. Substitute the given values into the expression for :
Calculate :
Calculate :
The highest frequency at which the source can operate is approximately:
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