A 121-cm-long,4.00 g string oscillates in its m = 3 mode with a frequency of 180 Hz and a maximum amplitude of 5.00 mm. What are (a) the wavelength and (b) the tension in the string?
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Substituting the given values, we get λ = 2*121 cm / 3 = 80.67 cm. Show more…
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