Wave Properties with Frequency Change · PhysicsBowl 2011 #23
Physics
Problem
A string, clamped at both ends, has its tension fixed. A wave generator vibrates the string with a frequency producing waves of wavelength which have speed . The frequency of the wave generator now is doubled to . Which one of the following choices best describes the new values of the wavelength of waves produced and the speed of the waves on the string?| Wavelength | Wave speed | |
|---|---|---|
| (A) | ½ | |
| (B) | ½ | |
| (C) | ||
| (D) | ||
| (E) |