Standing Waves and Their Properties

Standing Waves and Their Properties

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial discusses a wave problem involving a standing wave on a string. It covers the calculation of the wavelength, harmonic number, frequency, and transverse velocity of the wave. The tutorial explains the standing wave pattern, derives the wave speed using tension and mass, and identifies when the transverse velocity is at its maximum.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the mass of the string used in the standing wave problem?

2.5 grams

3.0 grams

1.5 grams

2.0 grams

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the wavelength of the standing wave on the string calculated?

By using the tension of the string

By dividing the length of the string by two

By measuring the length of the string

By counting the number of loops

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the harmonic number for the standing wave pattern described?

3

2

4

5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the speed of the wave on the string determined?

By using the tension and linear mass density

By measuring the frequency

By calculating the wavelength

By using the mass of the string

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the frequency of the wave on the string?

860 Hz

900 Hz

800 Hz

850 Hz

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the formula used to find the transverse velocity of the wave?

v = T/μ

v = λf

v = 2πf

v = -2y_mωsin(kx)sin(ωt)

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what point is the transverse velocity of the wave maximum?

At the peak of the wave

At the nodes

At the antinodes

At the midpoint of oscillation

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