Math Problem Statement
One of the ‘strings’, or wires on a piano is tuned to middle C, at 262 Hz. tension T = 750 N, and has a mass per unit length, μ = 3.4×10. what is the wave speed on this string, and what length should it be for middle C to be the fundamental frequency? A second instrument uses a pipe, closed at one end and open at the other, to produce middle C as the fundamental frequency from the vibrations of the air in the tube. What length would this tube need to be?
Solution
To solve this problem, we will calculate the wave speed on the piano string, the length of the string for the fundamental frequency, and the length of the closed-open pipe that produces the same fundamental frequency.
Part 1: Wave Speed on the Piano String
The wave speed on a string is determined using the formula:
Where:
- (tension),
- (mass per unit length).
Part 2: Length of the String for Fundamental Frequency
The fundamental frequency for a string is given by:
Rearranging to find the length :
Substitute:
- ,
- :
Part 3: Length of the Closed-Open Tube
The fundamental frequency for a pipe closed at one end is given by:
Where is the speed of sound in air. Assuming standard conditions:
Rearranging to find :
Substitute:
- ,
- :
Summary of Results
- Wave Speed on the String: .
- Length of the String: .
- Length of the Closed-Open Tube: .
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Relative Questions
- What is the relationship between tension and wave speed on a string?
- How does the length of a closed-open tube affect its fundamental frequency?
- Why does the wave speed depend on the mass per unit length in a string?
- What are some real-world factors that might affect the speed of sound in air?
- How would the results change if the pipe were open at both ends?
Tip
For a string, increasing tension increases wave speed, while increasing mass per
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Wave mechanics
Fundamental frequency
Harmonics
Speed of sound
Formulas
Wave speed: v = sqrt(T / μ)
Fundamental frequency for string: f = v / 2L
Fundamental frequency for closed-open pipe: f = v_air / 4L
Theorems
Wave equation on a string
Harmonic resonance principles
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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