A string of length 20 cm and linear mass density 0.40 g cm−1 is fixed at both ends and is kept under a tension of 16 N. A wave pulse is produced at t = 0 near an end as shown in figure (15-E3), which travels towards the other end. (a) When will the string have the shape shown in the figure again ? (b) Sketch the shape of the string at a time half of that found in part (a).
μ=0.40gcm=0.40×1001000kgm=0.04kgm
Velocity of the wave,
v=√(Tμ)
=√(16)0.04
=20 m/sec
a) The string will come in its original shape after traveling the pulse a distance =20+20=40cm=0.4m20+20 =40 cm=0.4m20+20=40cm=0.4m
Time is taken to see the pulse again in the original position=
0.4/20=0.02 sec
(b) At t = 0.01 s, then will be a 'trough' at the right end as it is reflected.
b)
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