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Homework Statement
a string is tightened at 2 ends. the string is then plucked , a standing wave is produced. are the wavelength of standing wave and sound wave produced same?
A standing wave is a type of wave pattern that forms when two waves with the same frequency and amplitude travel in opposite directions and interfere with each other, resulting in a stationary wave pattern.
The wavelength of a standing wave is directly related to the wavelength of a sound wave. When a sound wave produces a standing wave, the length of the standing wave is equal to half the wavelength of the sound wave.
The frequency of a sound wave has a direct impact on the wavelength of a standing wave. As the frequency of the sound wave increases, the wavelength of the standing wave decreases, and vice versa.
No, the wavelength of a standing wave and sound wave are not always the same. In order for a standing wave to form, two waves with the same frequency and amplitude must interact. However, sound waves can have different frequencies and amplitudes, resulting in varying wavelengths.
The wavelength of a standing wave can be measured by finding the distance between consecutive points of maximum or minimum amplitude. This distance is equal to one-half of the wavelength of the standing wave.