A transverse wave travels along a stretched rope with a speed of when the rope…

PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Waves · Waves

Problem

A transverse wave travels along a stretched rope with a speed of 80 m/s80\,\text{m/s} when the rope vibrates at a frequency of 40 Hz. (i) Calculate the wavelength of the wave. (ii) The frequency is increased to 100 Hz without altering the tension in the rope. Find the new wavelength. (iii) Compare the time periods before and after the change and state their ratio.

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