A Student Wants to Establish a Standing Wave on a Wire

question 28

Short Answer

A student wants to establish a standing wave on a wire 1.8 m long clamped at both ends. The wave speed is 540 m/s. What is the minimum frequency she should apply to set up standing waves?

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Ricardian Advantage

A theory in economics that suggests countries should specialize in producing and exporting goods in which they have a relative productivity advantage.

Opportunity Cost

The sacrifice of gains that could have been obtained from alternative choices when one is selected.

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