Exam 16: Waves and Sound

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A transverse periodic wave on a string with a linear density of 0.200 kg/m is described by the following equation: y = 0.08 sin(469t - 28.0x), where x and y are in meters and t is in seconds.What is the tension in the string?

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The displacement of a vibrating string versus position along the string is shown in the figure.The periodic waves have a speed of 10.0 cm/s.A and B are two points on the string.   The displacement of a vibrating string versus position along the string is shown in the figure.The periodic waves have a speed of 10.0 cm/s.A and B are two points on the string.   -What is the amplitude of the wave? -What is the amplitude of the wave?

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During a typical workday (eight hours), the average sound intensity arriving at Larry's ear is 1.8 × 10-5 W/m2.If the area of Larry's ear through which the sound passes is 2.1 × 10-3 m2, what is the total energy entering each of Larry's ears during the workday?

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The decibel level of a jackhammer is 130 dB relative to the threshold of hearing.Determine the decibel level if three jackhammers operate side by side.

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What is the frequency heard by a stationary observer standing in front of the car?

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Two golf carts have horns that emit sound with a frequency of 394 Hz.The golf carts are traveling toward one another, each traveling with a speed of 9.5 m/s with respect to the ground.If one of the drivers sounds her horn, what frequency does the other driver hear? The speed of sound at the golf course is 345 m/s.

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What is the tension in the string?

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