Ben James said:How to I calculate the overtone frequency and the wavelength when I'm given the values to calculate the fundamental frequency of a string?
I've got equations such as:
L=lambda/2 * n, v = f * lambda (Maybe I'm missing one?) I don't know how to use them in this event.
Any hints?
stevendaryl said:Do you know what the meaning of the variable [itex]n[/itex] is in the expression relating [itex]L[/itex] and [itex]\lambda[/itex]?
Ben James said:Just been looking over it again. I believe it's the harmonic number.
The formula for calculating 1st overtone frequency is f1 = 2f0, where f1 is the 1st overtone frequency and f0 is the fundamental frequency.
The fundamental frequency is the lowest frequency of a periodic waveform. It can be determined by finding the inverse of the period of the waveform, or by counting the number of cycles in one second.
The 1st overtone frequency is exactly twice the fundamental frequency. This means that the 1st overtone has a wavelength that is half the length of the fundamental wavelength.
Yes, the 1st overtone frequency can be calculated for all types of waves, including sound waves, electromagnetic waves, and mechanical waves. As long as the wave is periodic and has a fundamental frequency, the 1st overtone can be calculated.
The 1st overtone frequency is important in wave analysis because it can reveal information about the properties of the wave, such as its wavelength and speed. It can also be used to determine the harmonics present in a wave, which can provide insight into the source of the wave.