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Physics -guitar string frequency and wavelength question?
If we increase the tension on a guitar string, what effect does this have on the frequency and wavelength of the fundamental standing wave formed on the string? Explain.
2 Answers
- JacyLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
v = √T/μ, where T:tension, μ:linear density
v = fλ, where f:frequency, λ:wavelength
Since the speed of sound wave is directly proportional
to string tension, increasing the tension results
in a higher speed wave. But by increasing string tension
we are restricting the large movement of the string from its
equilibrium postion and the wavelength of the standing
wave is smaller while its frequency increases.
- Randy PLv 71 decade ago
Increasing tension increases the speed of sound in the string.
The wavelength of a standing wave is determined by the locations of the nodes, the places where the string is forced to be unmoving. Those don't change as you tighten the guitar string.
Speed = frequency * wavelength
Speed increases, wavelength is constant, so frequency...?