Rosie MacLennan is a gold medalist in trampoline gymnastics who credits her success to understanding standing waves. Marco wants to study trampoline physics. When Rosie jumps, she forms standing waves through constructive interference of equal, opposite waves. The document provides information about Rosie's trampoline and asks Marco to analyze the standing waves, accounting for both no damping and damping effects.
11 - 3
Experiment 11
Simple Harmonic Motion
Questions
How are swinging pendulums and masses on springs related? Why are these types of
problems so important in Physics? What is a spring’s force constant and how can you measure
it? What is linear regression? How do you use graphs to ascertain physical meaning from
equations? Again, how do you compare two numbers, which have errors?
Note: This week all students must write a very brief lab report during the lab period. It is
due at the end of the period. The explanation of the equations used, the introduction and the
conclusion are not necessary this week. The discussion section can be as little as three sentences
commenting on whether the two measurements of the spring constant are equivalent given the
propagated errors. This mini-lab report will be graded out of 50 points
Concept
When an object (of mass m) is suspended from the end of a spring, the spring will stretch
a distance x and the mass will come to equilibrium when the tension F in the spring balances the
weight of the body, when F = - kx = mg. This is known as Hooke's Law. k is the force constant
of the spring, and its units are Newtons / meter. This is the basis for Part 1.
In Part 2 the object hanging from the spring is allowed to oscillate after being displaced
down from its equilibrium position a distance -x. In this situation, Newton's Second Law gives
for the acceleration of the mass:
Fnet = m a or
The force of gravity can be omitted from this analysis because it only serves to move the
equilibrium position and doesn’t affect the oscillations. Acceleration is the second time-
derivative of x, so this last equation is a differential equation.
To solve: we make an educated guess:
Here A and w are constants yet to be determined. At t = 0 this solution gives x(t=0) = A,
which indicates that A is the initial distance the spring stretches before it oscillates. If friction is
negligible, the mass will continue to oscillate with amplitude A. Now, does this guess actually
solve the (differential) equation? A second time-derivative gives:
Comparing this equation to the original differential equation, the correct solution was
chosen if w2 = k / m. To understand w, consider the first derivative of the solution:
−kx = ma
a = −
k
m
⎛
⎝
⎜⎜⎜⎜
⎞
⎠
⎟⎟⎟⎟
x
d 2x
dt 2
= −
k
m
x x(t) = A cos(ωt)
d 2x(t)
dt 2
= −Aω2 cos(ωt) = −ω2x(t)
James Gering
Florida Institute of Technology
11 - 4
Integrating gives
We assume the object completes one oscillation in a certain period of time, T. This helps
set the limits of integration. Initially, we pull the object a distance A from equilibrium and
release it. So at t = 0 and x = A. (one.
The atom is a basic unit of matter that consists of a dense central nucleus surrounded by a cloud of negatively charged electrons. The atomic nucleus contains a mix of positively charged protons and electrically neutral neutrons (except in the case of hydrogen-1, which is the only stable nuclide with no neutrons).
COLLEGE
PHYSICS LAB REPORT
STUDENTS NAME
ANALYSIS OF A BUBBLE CHAMBER PICTURE
SUPERVISED BY:
19/05/2020
1. Introduction
A bubble chamber is a vessel filled with a superheated transparent liquid (most often liquid hydrogen) used to detect electrically charged particles moving through it. It was invented in 1952 by Donald A. Glaser, for which he was awarded the 1960 Nobel Prize in Physics.
A convenient way to study the properties of the fundamental subatomic particles is through observation of their bubble trails, or tracks, in a bubble chamber. Using measurements made directly on a bubble chamber photograph, we can often identify the particles from their tracks and calculate their masses and other properties. In a typical experiment, a beam of a particular type of particle is sent from an accelerator into a bubble chamber, which is a large liquid-filled vessel. To simplify the analysis of the data, the liquid used is often hydrogen, the simplest element. The use of liquid hydrogen, while it simplifies the analysis, complicates the experiment itself, since hydrogen, a gas at room temperature, liquefies only when cooled to -246◦C. For charged particles to leave tracks in passing through the chamber, the liquid must be in a “super-heated” state, in which the slightest disturbance causes boiling to occur. In practice, this is accomplished by expanding the vapor above the liquid with a piston a few thousandths of a second before the particles enter the chamber.
2. Methods
2.1 Materials needed:
1. student worksheet per student
2. Ruler
3. Scissors
4. Glue stick
5. Pocket calculator
2.2 Procedures
2.2.1 Calculation of the X Particle’s Mass.
Make measurements on each of the photographs. In particular, for each of the circled events measure these four quantities:
· `Σ - The length of the Σ track,
· θ - the angle between the Σ− and π− track,
· s - the sagitta of the π− track,
· `π - The chord length of the π− track.
Your values for the event should be close to those given in the sample input. Run the program using each set of measurements, and tabulate the computed X0 mass from each event. Compute an average of the calculated masses and find the average deviation, expressing your result as Mx ±∆Mx.
Compare your final result with some known neutral particles listed below and identify the X0 particle based on this comparison.
Particlemass (in MeV/c2)
π0 135
K0 498
n 940
Λ0 1116
Σ0 1192
Ξ0 1315
2.2.2 Determination of the Angle θ.
The angle θ between the π− and Σ− momentum vectors can be determined by drawing tangents to the π− and Σ− tracks at the point of the Σ− decay.
We can then measure the angle between the tangents using a protractor. We can show.
COLLEGE
PHYSICS LAB REPORT
STUDENTS NAME
ANALYSIS OF A BUBBLE CHAMBER PICTURE
SUPERVISED BY:
19/05/2020
1. Introduction
A bubble chamber is a vessel filled with a superheated transparent liquid (most often liquid hydrogen) used to detect electrically charged particles moving through it. It was invented in 1952 by Donald A. Glaser, for which he was awarded the 1960 Nobel Prize in Physics.
A convenient way to study the properties of the fundamental subatomic particles is through observation of their bubble trails, or tracks, in a bubble chamber. Using measurements made directly on a bubble chamber photograph, we can often identify the particles from their tracks and calculate their masses and other properties. In a typical experiment, a beam of a particular type of particle is sent from an accelerator into a bubble chamber, which is a large liquid-filled vessel. To simplify the analysis of the data, the liquid used is often hydrogen, the simplest element. The use of liquid hydrogen, while it simplifies the analysis, complicates the experiment itself, since hydrogen, a gas at room temperature, liquefies only when cooled to -246◦C. For charged particles to leave tracks in passing through the chamber, the liquid must be in a “super-heated” state, in which the slightest disturbance causes boiling to occur. In practice, this is accomplished by expanding the vapor above the liquid with a piston a few thousandths of a second before the particles enter the chamber.
2. Methods
2.1 Materials needed:
1. student worksheet per student
2. Ruler
3. Scissors
4. Glue stick
5. Pocket calculator
2.2 Procedures
2.2.1 Calculation of the X Particle’s Mass.
Make measurements on each of the photographs. In particular, for each of the circled events measure these four quantities:
· `Σ - The length of the Σ track,
· θ - the angle between the Σ− and π− track,
· s - the sagitta of the π− track,
· `π - The chord length of the π− track.
Your values for the event should be close to those given in the sample input. Run the program using each set of measurements, and tabulate the computed X0 mass from each event. Compute an average of the calculated masses and find the average deviation, expressing your result as Mx ±∆Mx.
Compare your final result with some known neutral particles listed below and identify the X0 particle based on this comparison.
Particlemass (in MeV/c2)
π0 135
K0 498
n 940
Λ0 1116
Σ0 1192
Ξ0 1315
2.2.2 Determination of the Angle θ.
The angle θ between the π− and Σ− momentum vectors can be determined by drawing tangents to the π− and Σ− tracks at the point of the Σ− decay.
We can then measure the angle between the tangents using a protractor. We can show.
COLLEGE
PHYSICS LAB REPORT
STUDENTS NAME
ANALYSIS OF A BUBBLE CHAMBER PICTURE
SUPERVISED BY:
19/05/2020
1. Introduction
A bubble chamber is a vessel filled with a superheated transparent liquid (most often liquid hydrogen) used to detect electrically charged particles moving through it. It was invented in 1952 by Donald A. Glaser, for which he was awarded the 1960 Nobel Prize in Physics.
A convenient way to study the properties of the fundamental subatomic particles is through observation of their bubble trails, or tracks, in a bubble chamber. Using measurements made directly on a bubble chamber photograph, we can often identify the particles from their tracks and calculate their masses and other properties. In a typical experiment, a beam of a particular type of particle is sent from an accelerator into a bubble chamber, which is a large liquid-filled vessel. To simplify the analysis of the data, the liquid used is often hydrogen, the simplest element. The use of liquid hydrogen, while it simplifies the analysis, complicates the experiment itself, since hydrogen, a gas at room temperature, liquefies only when cooled to -246◦C. For charged particles to leave tracks in passing through the chamber, the liquid must be in a “super-heated” state, in which the slightest disturbance causes boiling to occur. In practice, this is accomplished by expanding the vapor above the liquid with a piston a few thousandths of a second before the particles enter the chamber.
2. Methods
2.1 Materials needed:
1. student worksheet per student
2. Ruler
3. Scissors
4. Glue stick
5. Pocket calculator
2.2 Procedures
2.2.1 Calculation of the X Particle’s Mass.
Make measurements on each of the photographs. In particular, for each of the circled events measure these four quantities:
· `Σ - The length of the Σ track,
· θ - the angle between the Σ− and π− track,
· s - the sagitta of the π− track,
· `π - The chord length of the π− track.
Your values for the event should be close to those given in the sample input. Run the program using each set of measurements, and tabulate the computed X0 mass from each event. Compute an average of the calculated masses and find the average deviation, expressing your result as Mx ±∆Mx.
Compare your final result with some known neutral particles listed below and identify the X0 particle based on this comparison.
Particlemass (in MeV/c2)
π0 135
K0 498
n 940
Λ0 1116
Σ0 1192
Ξ0 1315
2.2.2 Determination of the Angle θ.
The angle θ between the π− and Σ− momentum vectors can be determined by drawing tangents to the π− and Σ− tracks at the point of the Σ− decay.
We can then measure the angle between the tangents using a protractor. We can show.
11 - 3
Experiment 11
Simple Harmonic Motion
Questions
How are swinging pendulums and masses on springs related? Why are these types of
problems so important in Physics? What is a spring’s force constant and how can you measure
it? What is linear regression? How do you use graphs to ascertain physical meaning from
equations? Again, how do you compare two numbers, which have errors?
Note: This week all students must write a very brief lab report during the lab period. It is
due at the end of the period. The explanation of the equations used, the introduction and the
conclusion are not necessary this week. The discussion section can be as little as three sentences
commenting on whether the two measurements of the spring constant are equivalent given the
propagated errors. This mini-lab report will be graded out of 50 points
Concept
When an object (of mass m) is suspended from the end of a spring, the spring will stretch
a distance x and the mass will come to equilibrium when the tension F in the spring balances the
weight of the body, when F = - kx = mg. This is known as Hooke's Law. k is the force constant
of the spring, and its units are Newtons / meter. This is the basis for Part 1.
In Part 2 the object hanging from the spring is allowed to oscillate after being displaced
down from its equilibrium position a distance -x. In this situation, Newton's Second Law gives
for the acceleration of the mass:
Fnet = m a or
The force of gravity can be omitted from this analysis because it only serves to move the
equilibrium position and doesn’t affect the oscillations. Acceleration is the second time-
derivative of x, so this last equation is a differential equation.
To solve: we make an educated guess:
Here A and w are constants yet to be determined. At t = 0 this solution gives x(t=0) = A,
which indicates that A is the initial distance the spring stretches before it oscillates. If friction is
negligible, the mass will continue to oscillate with amplitude A. Now, does this guess actually
solve the (differential) equation? A second time-derivative gives:
Comparing this equation to the original differential equation, the correct solution was
chosen if w2 = k / m. To understand w, consider the first derivative of the solution:
−kx = ma
a = −
k
m
⎛
⎝
⎜⎜⎜⎜
⎞
⎠
⎟⎟⎟⎟
x
d 2x
dt 2
= −
k
m
x x(t) = A cos(ωt)
d 2x(t)
dt 2
= −Aω2 cos(ωt) = −ω2x(t)
James Gering
Florida Institute of Technology
11 - 4
Integrating gives
We assume the object completes one oscillation in a certain period of time, T. This helps
set the limits of integration. Initially, we pull the object a distance A from equilibrium and
release it. So at t = 0 and x = A. (one.
The atom is a basic unit of matter that consists of a dense central nucleus surrounded by a cloud of negatively charged electrons. The atomic nucleus contains a mix of positively charged protons and electrically neutral neutrons (except in the case of hydrogen-1, which is the only stable nuclide with no neutrons).
COLLEGE
PHYSICS LAB REPORT
STUDENTS NAME
ANALYSIS OF A BUBBLE CHAMBER PICTURE
SUPERVISED BY:
19/05/2020
1. Introduction
A bubble chamber is a vessel filled with a superheated transparent liquid (most often liquid hydrogen) used to detect electrically charged particles moving through it. It was invented in 1952 by Donald A. Glaser, for which he was awarded the 1960 Nobel Prize in Physics.
A convenient way to study the properties of the fundamental subatomic particles is through observation of their bubble trails, or tracks, in a bubble chamber. Using measurements made directly on a bubble chamber photograph, we can often identify the particles from their tracks and calculate their masses and other properties. In a typical experiment, a beam of a particular type of particle is sent from an accelerator into a bubble chamber, which is a large liquid-filled vessel. To simplify the analysis of the data, the liquid used is often hydrogen, the simplest element. The use of liquid hydrogen, while it simplifies the analysis, complicates the experiment itself, since hydrogen, a gas at room temperature, liquefies only when cooled to -246◦C. For charged particles to leave tracks in passing through the chamber, the liquid must be in a “super-heated” state, in which the slightest disturbance causes boiling to occur. In practice, this is accomplished by expanding the vapor above the liquid with a piston a few thousandths of a second before the particles enter the chamber.
2. Methods
2.1 Materials needed:
1. student worksheet per student
2. Ruler
3. Scissors
4. Glue stick
5. Pocket calculator
2.2 Procedures
2.2.1 Calculation of the X Particle’s Mass.
Make measurements on each of the photographs. In particular, for each of the circled events measure these four quantities:
· `Σ - The length of the Σ track,
· θ - the angle between the Σ− and π− track,
· s - the sagitta of the π− track,
· `π - The chord length of the π− track.
Your values for the event should be close to those given in the sample input. Run the program using each set of measurements, and tabulate the computed X0 mass from each event. Compute an average of the calculated masses and find the average deviation, expressing your result as Mx ±∆Mx.
Compare your final result with some known neutral particles listed below and identify the X0 particle based on this comparison.
Particlemass (in MeV/c2)
π0 135
K0 498
n 940
Λ0 1116
Σ0 1192
Ξ0 1315
2.2.2 Determination of the Angle θ.
The angle θ between the π− and Σ− momentum vectors can be determined by drawing tangents to the π− and Σ− tracks at the point of the Σ− decay.
We can then measure the angle between the tangents using a protractor. We can show.
COLLEGE
PHYSICS LAB REPORT
STUDENTS NAME
ANALYSIS OF A BUBBLE CHAMBER PICTURE
SUPERVISED BY:
19/05/2020
1. Introduction
A bubble chamber is a vessel filled with a superheated transparent liquid (most often liquid hydrogen) used to detect electrically charged particles moving through it. It was invented in 1952 by Donald A. Glaser, for which he was awarded the 1960 Nobel Prize in Physics.
A convenient way to study the properties of the fundamental subatomic particles is through observation of their bubble trails, or tracks, in a bubble chamber. Using measurements made directly on a bubble chamber photograph, we can often identify the particles from their tracks and calculate their masses and other properties. In a typical experiment, a beam of a particular type of particle is sent from an accelerator into a bubble chamber, which is a large liquid-filled vessel. To simplify the analysis of the data, the liquid used is often hydrogen, the simplest element. The use of liquid hydrogen, while it simplifies the analysis, complicates the experiment itself, since hydrogen, a gas at room temperature, liquefies only when cooled to -246◦C. For charged particles to leave tracks in passing through the chamber, the liquid must be in a “super-heated” state, in which the slightest disturbance causes boiling to occur. In practice, this is accomplished by expanding the vapor above the liquid with a piston a few thousandths of a second before the particles enter the chamber.
2. Methods
2.1 Materials needed:
1. student worksheet per student
2. Ruler
3. Scissors
4. Glue stick
5. Pocket calculator
2.2 Procedures
2.2.1 Calculation of the X Particle’s Mass.
Make measurements on each of the photographs. In particular, for each of the circled events measure these four quantities:
· `Σ - The length of the Σ track,
· θ - the angle between the Σ− and π− track,
· s - the sagitta of the π− track,
· `π - The chord length of the π− track.
Your values for the event should be close to those given in the sample input. Run the program using each set of measurements, and tabulate the computed X0 mass from each event. Compute an average of the calculated masses and find the average deviation, expressing your result as Mx ±∆Mx.
Compare your final result with some known neutral particles listed below and identify the X0 particle based on this comparison.
Particlemass (in MeV/c2)
π0 135
K0 498
n 940
Λ0 1116
Σ0 1192
Ξ0 1315
2.2.2 Determination of the Angle θ.
The angle θ between the π− and Σ− momentum vectors can be determined by drawing tangents to the π− and Σ− tracks at the point of the Σ− decay.
We can then measure the angle between the tangents using a protractor. We can show.
COLLEGE
PHYSICS LAB REPORT
STUDENTS NAME
ANALYSIS OF A BUBBLE CHAMBER PICTURE
SUPERVISED BY:
19/05/2020
1. Introduction
A bubble chamber is a vessel filled with a superheated transparent liquid (most often liquid hydrogen) used to detect electrically charged particles moving through it. It was invented in 1952 by Donald A. Glaser, for which he was awarded the 1960 Nobel Prize in Physics.
A convenient way to study the properties of the fundamental subatomic particles is through observation of their bubble trails, or tracks, in a bubble chamber. Using measurements made directly on a bubble chamber photograph, we can often identify the particles from their tracks and calculate their masses and other properties. In a typical experiment, a beam of a particular type of particle is sent from an accelerator into a bubble chamber, which is a large liquid-filled vessel. To simplify the analysis of the data, the liquid used is often hydrogen, the simplest element. The use of liquid hydrogen, while it simplifies the analysis, complicates the experiment itself, since hydrogen, a gas at room temperature, liquefies only when cooled to -246◦C. For charged particles to leave tracks in passing through the chamber, the liquid must be in a “super-heated” state, in which the slightest disturbance causes boiling to occur. In practice, this is accomplished by expanding the vapor above the liquid with a piston a few thousandths of a second before the particles enter the chamber.
2. Methods
2.1 Materials needed:
1. student worksheet per student
2. Ruler
3. Scissors
4. Glue stick
5. Pocket calculator
2.2 Procedures
2.2.1 Calculation of the X Particle’s Mass.
Make measurements on each of the photographs. In particular, for each of the circled events measure these four quantities:
· `Σ - The length of the Σ track,
· θ - the angle between the Σ− and π− track,
· s - the sagitta of the π− track,
· `π - The chord length of the π− track.
Your values for the event should be close to those given in the sample input. Run the program using each set of measurements, and tabulate the computed X0 mass from each event. Compute an average of the calculated masses and find the average deviation, expressing your result as Mx ±∆Mx.
Compare your final result with some known neutral particles listed below and identify the X0 particle based on this comparison.
Particlemass (in MeV/c2)
π0 135
K0 498
n 940
Λ0 1116
Σ0 1192
Ξ0 1315
2.2.2 Determination of the Angle θ.
The angle θ between the π− and Σ− momentum vectors can be determined by drawing tangents to the π− and Σ− tracks at the point of the Σ− decay.
We can then measure the angle between the tangents using a protractor. We can show.
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June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
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Standing Waves; LO6 Week 9
1. PHYSICS101
LO6 WEEK 9
JENNYLEE (STUDENT NUMBER 34729146)
THE PHYSICS OF THE TRAMPOLINE:
STANDING WAVES
Rosie MacLennan is a Canadian trampoline gymnast who won a gold medal in
Women’s Trampoline at the 2012 Olympic Games. When asked about her successes, she always thanks
the amazing powers of Physics 101 for helping her to understand the nature of the waves that are
produced with every jump. You are Marco, who wishes to one day participate in the sport of trampoline in
the future Olympic Games. You have decided to study the physics of Rosie’s jumps on the trampoline.
Every time Rosie jumps on the trampoline, she does so in a manner that encourages the
constructive interference of waves that are equal in amplitude, frequency, and wavelength but in
opposite directions. Thus, it is only under these circumstances that we can conclude that each jump
she makes forms standing waves.
WHAT WE KNOW: Through careful lab testing, it was determined that the Olympic standard for a
trampoline has a tension of 72N and a mass density of 0.88 kg/m. The length of the trampoline over
which waves occur is 12.0m. Keep this information in mind, as you will need it to answer the
following questions!
Take the left end of the trampoline to be 0m, the starting point of the wave.
Question One
a) In a typical jump that Rosie makes, the wavelength is measured to be 12.0 meters. In order to
write an equation for the standing wave that Rosie produces, what must be the maximum
amplitude, A and wave number, k if the wave produced by the trampoline has an amplitude of
10.0m at 8.0 meters from the right end of the trampoline? Assume that no damping of the
wave occurs.
Before starting this question, it may be helpful to refer to Example 14-2 in the textbook.
b) Using the equation you determined, find how much the trampoline has lifted/depressed when the
position of the wave is at 7.6m.
c) It is important that Rosie does not land on a node, which yields poor heights. If the anti-nodes of
the wave are ideal positions for Rosie to land on, which locations should she aim to land on the
trampoline? List the ideal locations up to (but not including) 12.0m. Assume that the first node
occurs right at 0m, the left end of the trampoline.
2. PHYSICS101
LO6 WEEK 9
JENNYLEE (STUDENT NUMBER 34729146)
Question Two
Damping is caused by energy loss, and naturally, all waves are subject to this phenomenon,
even the amazing waves that Rosie produces. Since you would like to make your knowledge of standing
waves on a trampoline as applicable as possible, you want to investigate the role of damping in standing
waves. Assume that the trampoline has a damping constant, b, which was measured to be 2.16 kg*s-1,
and a spring constant, k of 98.0 N/m.
Review: The wave speed for damping can be found by 𝜔 𝐷 = √
𝑘
𝑚
− (
𝑏
2𝑚
)2 .
Before starting this question, it may be helpful to refer to Example 13-11 in page 369 of the text.
a) Is the k value used to determine the angular frequency with respect to damping the same as the
k in the function for a standing wave?
b) What would be the new wave speed once we account for damping?
c) How could we have solved for the angular frequency (without damping) without knowing the
spring constant? This will allow you to determine the angular frequency in a standing wave if
you are not given spring constant.
d) How does the angular frequency relate to a standing wave?
ANSWER KEY
QUESTION ONE
PART A
TIP 1: When answering such questions, it is helpful to first list all known variables.
Remember! For a standing wave,
𝐴( 𝑥) = 2𝐴𝑠𝑖𝑛( 𝑘𝑥) = 2𝐴𝑠𝑖𝑛(
2𝜋𝑥
λ
). If you don’t remember where this equation
comes from, or are very confused about how this equation is derived from
the original D(x,t) function, refer to equations (14-38) to (14-42).
First, find the wave number, k.
Be careful! The question indicates that the position is at 8.0m from the
right end of the trampoline. Since the origin is indicated to be the left end of
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the trampoline, the question is actually specifying 4.0m from the left side of
the trampoline.
𝑘 =
2𝜋
λ
=
2𝜋
12.0
=
𝜋
6
𝑟𝑎𝑑/𝑚
Second, use the given point in the question as well as the calculated wave number to solve for the
amplitude.
10.0 = 2𝐴𝑠𝑖𝑛 (
𝜋
6
(4.0))
5.0 = 𝐴𝑠𝑖𝑛 (
4𝜋
6
)
𝐴 = 5.77
PART B
TIP 2: Write out the equation that Part A is describing first.
𝐴( 𝑥) = 11.5 sin(
𝜋𝑥
6
)
Now, you can simply plug in the given position to determine at what amplitude the position is 7.6m.
𝐴( 𝑥) = 11.5 sin(
7.6𝜋
6
)
𝐴( 𝑥) = −8.58𝑚.
The amplitude of the wave is -8.58m. Thus, the trampoline has depressed by 8.58m.
PART C
Anti-nodes and nodes occur at
λ
4
apart, while two consecutive anti-nodes are
λ
2
apart. We need to solve for
the first location from the origin that is an anti-node. We are given that the first node occurs right at the
origin; thus, we can conclude the first anti-node is at x =
λ
4
. To find the remaining anti-nodes, solve for
multiples of
λ
4
.
λ =12.0m;
λ
4
= 3.0𝑚. 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒, 𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑅𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑡 3.0𝑚, 6.0𝑚, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 9.0𝑚.
QUESTION TWO
PART A
No, the k values for a standing wave and the angular frequency are not the same!
IMPORTANT: Do not confuse the k, spring constant in the damping equation for k, wave number in the
previous equation!
PART B
We are given the damping constant and the spring constant, but we still need to determine the mass of
the trampoline that produces the wave. Since we know the mass density and length, we can solve for the
mass of the trampoline.
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𝜇 =
𝑚
𝐿
𝑚 = 𝜇 × 𝐿
𝑚 = 0.88
𝑘𝑔
𝑚
× 12.0𝑚
𝑚 = 10.6𝑘𝑔
Now, we have all the values we need.
Plugging in for the given equation, 𝜔 𝐷 = √ 𝑘
𝑚
− (
𝑏
2𝑚
)
2
𝜔 𝐷 = √
98.0𝑁
𝑚
10.56𝑘𝑔
− (
2.16𝑘𝑔
𝑠
2 × 10.56𝑘𝑔
)
2
𝜔 𝐷 = 9.27𝑟𝑎𝑑/𝑠
We can find the angular frequency, taking into account the damping of the wave.
PART C
If we do not know the value of the spring constant, we must find the angular frequency of the wave by
using the following equations:
𝑣 = √
𝑇 𝑠
𝜇
=
9.05𝑚
𝑠
𝑣 = λf
𝑓 =
𝑣
λ
= 0.754Hz
Since we know that the frequency is equal to the reciprocal of the period, and that 𝑇 =
2𝜋
𝜔
, we can solve
for the angular frequency.
𝜔 = 2𝜋𝑓 = 2𝜋(0.754) = 4.74𝑟𝑎𝑑/𝑠
PART D
Angular frequency in a standing wave is present in the wave function:
, where 2pi/T is equivalent to angular frequency.
