Standing Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Standing wave / stationary wave
A
2
Q
Distance from node to node
A
Half of a wavelength
3
Q
Distance from node to antinode
A
Quarter of a wavelength
4
Q
vibrations in strings
A
5
Q
Factors the Frequency of a wire depends on
A
length
Tension
Mass per unit length
6
Q
Relationship between length and frequency?
A
F is inversely proportional to L
7
Q
Relationship between tension and frequency?
A
F is directly proportional to the square root of tension
8
Q
Relationship between mass per unit length and frequency?
A
F is inversely proportional to mass per unit length of the string
9
Q
Fundamental frequency of a stretched string
A
