Chapter Summary
As we have already read, in a wave motion a physical quantity \(y\) is made to oscillate at one point and these oscillations of \(y\) propagate to other places also.
Therefore, in a wave, several particles oscillate (unlike SHM in which normally a single oscillates).
So, to determine the value of \(y\) (from its mean position between \(+A\) and \(-A\) ) we will have to tell the position of the particle and time. Thus,
\(
y=f(\text { position of particle, time })
\)
In three-dimensional space, the position of the particle can be represented by three variable coordinates. Thus, in general, \(y\) is a function of four variables, three in coordinates and the fourth one is time.
But in physics, we normally keep least number of variables. If the wave is one-dimensional, then position of the particle can be represented by a single variable co-ordinate (say \(x\) ).
Thus, in a one-dimensional wave \(y\) is a function of two variables \(x\) and \(t\). Here, \(x\) is used for the position of the particle and \(t\) for time or
\(
y=f(x, t)
\)
Note: When dealing with a function of multiple variables, such as y, partial differentiation is used to find the derivative with respect to one variable while holding the others constant. Examples include \(\partial y / \partial x, \partial y / \partial t\), and \(\partial^2 y /\) \(\partial x^2\).
For example: If \(y=x^2+2 x t+t^2\), then:
\(\partial y / \partial x=2 x+2 t\) (treating \(t\) as a constant)
\(\partial y / \partial t=2 x+2 t\) (treating \(x\) as a constant)
\(\partial^2 y / \partial x^2=2\) (treating \(t\) as a constant)
Obviously, all functions will not represent a wave function. Only those functions of \(x\) and \(t\) will represent a wave function which satisfies the following three conditions.
Condition 1: The given function must satisfy the following differential equation :
\(
\left(\frac{\partial^2 y}{\partial t^2}\right)=k\left(\frac{\partial^2 y}{\partial x^2}\right) \dots(i)
\)
Here, \(k\) is a constant which is equal to the square of the wave velocity or
\(
k=v^2
\)
where \(v\) is the wave speed
Condition 2: The wave function must be single-valued. For given values of \(x\) and \(t\) there should be only one value of \(y\).
Condition 3: The wave function and its first derivative must be continuous. Therefore, there should not be a sudden change in the value of \(y\) and its first derivative (in some cases it will be called slope).
The general solution of Eq. (i) discussed above is of the form :
\(
y(x, t)=f(a x \pm b t) \dots(ii)
\)
Thus, any function of \(x\) and \(t\) which satisfies Eq. (i) and which can be written as Eq. (ii) represents a wave, provided conditions (2) and (3) are also satisfied.
If \(y(x, t)\) function is of this type (as shown in eq (ii)), then the following two conclusions can be drawn.
Plane Progressive Wave
If oscillations of \(y\) are simple harmonic in nature then the wave is called a plane progressive wave. It is of two types,
General equation of progressive harmonic wave is,
\(
y=A \sin (\omega t \pm k x \pm \phi) \quad \text { or } \quad y=A \cos (\omega t \pm k x \pm \phi)
\)
In these equations,
Important Points:
Phase Difference [latex](\Delta \phi)\)
Energy in Wave Motion
In harmonic wave:
Energy density \(=\frac{\text { energy of oscillation }}{\text { volume }}\)
or \(u=\frac{E}{V}=\frac{\frac{1}{2} m \omega^2 A^2}{V}\)
But, \(\frac{m}{V}=\text { density or } \rho\)
\(\therefore u=\frac{1}{2} \rho \omega^2 A^2\)
Power : \(\mathrm{P}=\) (energy density) (volume/ time)=Energy transferred per unit
\(
P=\left(\frac{1}{2} \rho \omega^2 A^2\right)(S v)
\)
[where \(\mathrm{S}=\) Area of cross-section] \(v\) is velocity (wave speed).
Intensity: Energy transferred per unit cross-sectional area per unit time is called intensity. Thus,
\(
\begin{array}{r}
I=\frac{\text { Energy transferred }}{(\text { time })(\text { cross-sectional area) }}=\frac{\text { Power }}{\text { cross-sectional area }}=\frac{P}{S} \\
=\frac{\frac{1}{2} \rho \omega^2 A^2 S v}{S} \text { or } I=\frac{1}{2} \rho \omega^2 A^2 v
\end{array}
\)
Intensity of wave:
\(
\begin{aligned}
&\text { Due to point source } I \propto \frac{1}{{r}^2}\\
&y(r, t)=\frac{A}{r} \sin (\omega t-\vec{k} \cdot \vec{r}) \\
\end{aligned}
\)
\(
\begin{aligned}
&\text { Due to cylindrical source } I \propto \frac{1}{{r}}\\
&y(r, t)=\frac{{A}}{\sqrt{{r}}} \sin (\omega {t}-\vec{k} \cdot \vec{r}) \\
\end{aligned}
\)
\(
\begin{aligned}
&\text { Due to plane source } I=\text { constant }\\
&y(r, t)=A \sin (\omega t-\vec{k} \cdot \vec{r}) \\
\end{aligned}
\)
Speed of transverse wave on a string (stretched wire):
Speed of the transverse wave on a string is given by
\(
v=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}}
\)
Here, \(\mu=\) mass per unit length of the string \(=\frac{m}{l}=\frac{m A}{l A} \quad(A=\text { area of cross-section of the string })\)
\(
=\left(\frac{m}{V}\right) A \quad(V=\text { volume of string })
\)
\(
=\rho A \quad(\rho=\text { density of string })
\)
Hence, the above expression can also be written as
\(
v=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\rho A}}
\)
Interference of Waves
Resultant Amplitude
The equation of the two waves reaching at a point can be written as
\(
\begin{aligned}
& y_1=A_1 \sin (k x-\omega t) \\
& y_2=A_2 \sin (k x-\omega t+\phi)
\end{aligned}
\)
The resultant displacement of the point where the waves meet is
\(
\begin{aligned}
y & =y_1+y_2 \\
& =A_1 \sin (k x-\omega t)+A_2 \sin (k x-\omega t+\phi) \\
& =A_1 \sin (k x-\omega t)+A_2 \sin (k x-\omega t) \cos \phi+A_2 \cos (k x-\omega t) \sin \phi \\
& =\left(A_1+A_2 \cos \phi\right) \sin (k x-\omega t)+A_2 \sin \phi \cos (k x-\omega t) \\
& =A \cos \theta \sin (k x-\omega t)+A \sin \theta \cos (k x-\omega t)
\end{aligned}
\)
\(
y=A \sin (k x-\omega t+\theta)
\)
Here, \(\quad A_1+A_2 \cos \phi=A \cos \theta\)
and \(A_2 \sin \phi=A \sin \theta\)
\(
\begin{aligned}
A^2 & =\left(A_1+A_2 \cos \phi\right)^2+\left(A_2 \sin \phi\right)^2 \\
A & =\sqrt{A_1^2+A_2^2+2 A_1 A_2 \cos \phi} \dots(i)\\
\tan \theta & =\frac{A \sin \theta}{A \cos \theta}=\frac{A_2 \sin \phi}{A_1+A_2 \cos \phi} \dots(ii)
\end{aligned}
\)
Resultant Intensity
We have read that intensity of a wave is given by
\(
I=\frac{1}{2} \rho \omega^2 A^2 v \quad \text { or } \quad I \propto A^2
\)
So, if \(\rho, \omega\) and \(v\) are same for the both interfering waves, then Eq. (i) can also be written as
\(
I=I_1+I_2+2 \sqrt{I_1 I_2} \cos \phi
\)
Here, proportionality constant \(\left(I \propto A^2\right)\) cancels out on right hand side and left hand side.
Note: The special case of above two equations is, when the individual amplitudes (or intensities) are equal. or
\(
A_1=A_2=A_0(\text { say }) \Rightarrow I_1=I_2=I_0(\text { say })
\)
In this case, Eqs. (i) and (ii) become
\(
A=2 A_0 \cos \frac{\phi}{2} \dots(iii)
\)
and \(I=4 I_0 \cos ^2 \frac{\phi}{2} \dots(iv)\)
Extra Points to Remember
Sound Waves
Key Points
Transmission of Waves (Reflection and Refraction)
Power
At the boundary of two media, energy incident per second \(=\) energy reflected per second + energy transmitted per second.
Power incident \(=\) power reflected + power transmitted
\(
P_i=P_r+P_t
\)
Let us summarise the above discussion in tabular form as below.
\(Beats
When two sound waves of nearly equal (but not exactly equal) frequencies travel in the same direction, at a given point due to their superposition, intensity alternatively increases and decreases periodically. This periodic waxing and waning of sound at a given position is called beats. Beat frequency \(=\) difference of frequencies of two interfering waves
Beat frequency \(=\left|f_1-f_2\right|\)
Stationary Waves or Standing Waves
When two waves of the same frequency and amplitude travel in opposite direction at the same speed, their superstition gives rise to a new type of wave, called stationary waves or standing waves. Formation of the standing wave is possible only in a bounded medium.
Suppose the two identical waves travelling in opposite directions are
\(
\begin{aligned}
& y_1=A \sin (k x-\omega t) \\
& \text { and } y_2=A \sin (k x+\omega t)
\end{aligned}
\)
By the principle of superposition, their sum is
\(
\begin{aligned}
& y=y_1+y_2 \\
& y=A[\sin (k x-\omega t)+\sin (k x+\omega t)]
\end{aligned}
\)
By using the identity,
\(
\sin A+\sin B=2 \sin \left(\frac{A+B}{2}\right) \cos \left(\frac{A-B}{2}\right) \text {, we obtain }
\)
\(
y=2 A \sin k x \cos \omega t \dots(i)
\)
Eq. (i) represents what is known as a standing wave(stationary wave).
Eq. (i) can also be written as
\(
y=A(x) \cos \omega t \dots(ii)
\)
where,
\(
A_x=2 A \sin k x \dots(iii)
\)
This equation of a standing wave [Eq. (ii)] is really an equation of simple harmonic motion, whose amplitude [Eq. (iii)] is a function of \(x\).
\(
A_x=0, \text { where } \sin k x=0
\)
\(k x=0, \pi, 2 \pi, \ldots, n \pi \quad(n=0,1,2, \ldots)\)
Substituting \(k=\frac{2 \pi}{\lambda}\), we have
\(A_x=0 \quad\) where, \(\quad x=0, \frac{\lambda}{2}, \lambda, \ldots, \frac{n \lambda}{2}\)
These are the points which never displace from their mean position. These are known as the nodes (amplitude is minimum) of the standing wave. The distance between two adjacent nodes is \(\frac{\lambda}{2}\).
Further, from Eq. (iii), we can see that maximum value of \(\left|A_x\right|\) is \(2 A\), where
\(
\sin k x= \pm 1
\)
\(
\begin{array}{lr}
k x=\frac{\pi}{2}, \frac{3 \pi}{2}, \ldots,(2 n-1) \frac{\pi}{2} & (n=0,1,2, \ldots) \\
x=\frac{\lambda}{4}, \frac{3 \lambda}{4}, \ldots,(2 n-1) \frac{\lambda}{4} & \left(k=\frac{2 \pi}{\lambda}\right)
\end{array}
\)
These are the points of maximum displacement called antinodes (amplitude is maximum). The distance between two adjacent antinodes is also \(\frac{\lambda}{2}\), while that between a node and antinode is \(\frac{\lambda}{4}\).
Comparison between travelling and stationary waves
S No. | Travelling waves | Stationary waves |
1 | In these waves, all particles of the medium oscillate with same frequency and amplitude | In these waves, all particles except nodes oscillate with same frequency but different amplitudes. Amplitudes is zero at nodes and maximum at antinodes |
2 | At any instant phase difference between any two particles can have any value between 0 and \(2 \pi\). | At any instant phase difference between any two particles can be either zero or \(\pi\). |
3 | In these waves, at no instant all the particles of the medium pass through their mean positions simultaneously. | In these waves, all particles of the medium pass through their mean positions simultaneously twice in each time period. |
4 | These waves transmit energy in the medium. | These waves do not transmit energy in the medium provided \(A_1=A_2\). |
Transverse stationary waves in a stretched string
Sonometer
A sonometer is defined as the device that is used for demonstrating the relationship between the frequency of the sound that is produced by the string when it is plucked and the tension, length, and mass per unit length of the string.
The sound is produced in the transverse standing wave in the string.
Displacement and pressure wave
A sound wave can be described either in terms of the longitudinal displacement suffered by the particles of the medium (called displacement wave) or in terms of the excess pressure generated due to compression and rarefaction (called pressure wave).
Displacement wave
\(
y=A \sin (\omega t-k x)
\)
Pressure wave
\(
{p}={p}_0 \cos (\omega {t}-{kx})
\)
Where \(p_0=A B k=\rho A v \omega\) relates the pressure amplitude \(\left(p_0\right)\) to the displacement amplitude ( \(A\) ), bulk modulus ( \(B\) ), wave number \((k)\), density ( \(\rho\) ), wave speed ( \(v\) ), and angular frequency ( \(\omega\) ).
Note: As sound sensors (e.g., ear or mike) detect pressure changes, the description of sound as pressure wave is preferred over displacement wave.
Important Points:
Vibrations of organ pipes
Stationary longitudinal waves closed end \(\rightarrow\) displacement node, open end \(\rightarrow\) displacement antinode
End correction :
Due to the finite momentum of air molecules in organ pipes, reflection takes place not exactly at open end but some what above it, so antinode is not formed exactly at free end but slightly above it.
In closed organ pipe \(f_1=\frac{v}{4(\ell+e)}\) where \(e=0.6 \mathrm{R} \quad\) ( \(\mathrm{R}=\) radius of pipe)
In open organ pipe \(f_1=\frac{v}{2(\ell+2 e)}\)
Resonance Tube
Wavelength \(\quad \lambda=2\left(\ell_2-\ell_1\right)\)
End correction \(e=\frac{\ell_2-3 \ell_1}{2}\)
Intensity of sound in decibels
Sound level, \(\mathrm{SL}=10 \log _{10}\left(\frac{\mathrm{I}}{\mathrm{I}_0}\right)\)
Where \(\mathrm{I}_0=\) threshold of human ear \(=10^{-12} \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m}^2\)
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion \(\mathbf{A}\) and the other is labelled as Reason \(\mathbf{R}\)
Assertion A: A sound wave has higher speed in solids than gases.
Reason R: Gases have higher value of Bulk modulus than solids.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below [JEE Main 2025]
(c) We know, speed of sound in a medium \(v=\sqrt{\frac{B}{\rho}}\) where \(\mathrm{B}=\) bulk modulus, \(\rho=\) density of the medium
Since, solids and liquids are much more difficult to compress than gases so they have much higher values of bulk modulus.
\(
\text { i.e., } B_{\text {solid }}>B_{\text {liquid }}>B_{\text {gas }}
\)
Generally solids and liquids have higher mass densities \((\rho)\) than gases. But corresponding increase in bulk modulus is much higher.
So, \(v_{\text {solid }}>v_{\text {liquid }}>v_{\text {gas }}\)
The equation of a transverse wave travelling along a string is \(y(x, t)=4.0 \sin \left[20 \times 10^{-3} x+600 t\right] \mathrm{mm}\), where \(x\) is in mm and \(t\) is in second. The velocity of the wave is : [JEE Main 2025]
(d) Given, the equation of the transverse wave: \(y(x, t)=4.0 \sin \left[20 \times 10^{-3} x+600 t\right] \mathrm{mm}\)
\(x\) is in mm
\(t\) is in seconds
The general form of a transverse wave equation is \(y(x, t)=A \sin (k x \pm \omega t+\phi)\), where:
\({A}\) is the amplitude
\(k\) is the wave number
\(\omega\) is the angular frequency
\(\phi\) is the phase constant
The wave velocity \(v\) is given by \(v=\frac{\omega}{k}\).
If the sign in front of \(\omega t\) is positive, the wave travels in the negative \(x\)-direction. If the sign is negative, the wave travels in the positive x -direction.
How to solve? velocity using the formula \(v=\frac{\omega}{k}\).
Step 1: Identify \(\omega\) and \(k\) from the given equation
Comparing \(y(x, t)=4.0 \sin \left[20 \times 10^{-3} x+600 t\right]\) with the general form \(y(x, t)=A \sin (k x \pm \omega t+\phi)\), we get:
\(k=20 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~mm}^{-1}\)
\(\omega=600 \mathrm{~s}^{-1}\)
Step 2: Calculate the wave velocity \(v\)
Using the formula \(v=\frac{\omega}{k}\) :
\(v=\frac{600 \mathrm{~s}^{-1}}{20 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~mm}^{-1}}\)
\(v=\frac{600}{20 \times 10^{-3}} \frac{\mathrm{~mm}}{\mathrm{~s}}\)
\(v=30000 \frac{\mathrm{~mm}}{\mathrm{~s}}\)
\(v=30 \frac{\mathrm{~m}}{\mathrm{~s}}\)
Step 3: Determine the direction of the wave
Since the sign in front of \(\omega t\) is positive, the wave travels in the negative x-direction. Therefore, the velocity is \(-30 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\).
The velocity of the wave is \(-30 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\).
A closed organ and an open organ tube are filled by two different gases having same bulk modulus but different densities \(\rho_1\) and \(\rho_2\), respectively. The frequency of \(9^{\text {th }}\) harmonic of closed tube is identical with \(4^{\text {th }}\) harmonic of open tube. If the length of the closed tube is 10 cm and the density ratio of the gases is \(\rho_1: \rho_2=1: 16\), then the length of the open tube is : [JEE Main 2025]
(b) Step 1: Frequency Formula for Organ Pipes
Closed Pipe (Odd Harmonics Only):
\(
f_n=\frac{n v}{4 L_c}, \quad n=1,3,5,7, \ldots
\)
Open Pipe (All Harmonics):
\(
f_n=\frac{m v}{2 L_o}, \quad n=1,2,3,4, \ldots
\)
Speed of Sound in a Gas:
\(
v=\sqrt{\frac{B}{\rho}}
\)
For closed pipe (9th harmonic, \(n=9\) ):
\(
f_9=\frac{9 v_1}{4 L_c}
\)
For open pipe (4th harmonic, \(n=4\) ):
\(
f_4=\frac{4 v_2}{2 L_o}=\frac{2 v_2}{L_o}
\)
Since the two frequencies are equal:
\(
\frac{9 v_1}{4 L_c}=\frac{2 v_2}{L_o}
\)
Step 2: Relating Speeds Using Density Ratio
Since both gases have the same bulk modulus, the speed of sound ratio is:
\(
\frac{v_1}{v_2}=\sqrt{\frac{\rho_2}{\rho_1}}=\sqrt{\frac{16}{1}}=4
\)
Thus, \(v_1=4 v_2\).
Substituting \(v_1=4 v_2\) in the equation:
\(
\begin{gathered}
\frac{9\left(4 v_2\right)}{4 L_c}=\frac{2 v_2}{L_o} \\
L_o=\frac{2 L_c}{9}
\end{gathered}
\)
Given \(L_c=10 \mathrm{~cm}\) :
\(
L_o=\frac{2 \times 10}{9}=\frac{20}{9} \mathrm{~cm}
\)
A plane progressive wave is given by \(y=2 \cos 2 \pi(330 \mathrm{t}-x) \mathrm{m}\). The frequency of the wave is : [JEE Main 2025]
(c) The equation of the wave: \(y=2 \cos 2 \pi(330 t-x) m\).
The general form of a wave equation is \(y=A \cos (2 \pi f t-k x)\), where \(f\) is the frequency and \(k\) is the wave number.
How to solve?
Compare the given equation with the general form of a wave equation to find the frequency.
Step 1: Compare the given equation with the general form
The given equation is \(y=2 \cos 2 \pi(330 t-x)\).
The general form is \(y=A \cos (2 \pi f t-k x)\).
Comparing the two equations, we have \(2 \pi f=2 \pi \cdot 330\).
Step 2: Solve for the frequency \(f\)
Divide both sides of the equation by \(2 \pi\) :
\(\frac{2 \pi f}{2 \pi}=\frac{2 \pi \cdot 330}{2 \pi}\)
\(f=330 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
The frequency of the wave is 330 Hz.
The fundamental frequency of a closed organ pipe is equal to the first overtone frequency of an open organ pipe. If the length of the open pipe is 60 cm, the length of the closed pipe will be: [JEE Main 2024]
(a) Given, Length of the open pipe: \(L_{\text {open }}=60 \mathrm{~cm}\)
The fundamental frequency of the closed pipe equals the first overtone frequency of the open pipe.
Fundamental frequency of a closed pipe: \(f_{\text {clased }}=\frac{v}{4 L_{\text {clased }}}\)
First overtone frequency of an open pipe: \(f_{\text {open }}=\frac{2 v}{2 L_{\text {open }}}=\frac{v}{L_{\text {open }}}\)
How to solve?
Equate the fundamental frequency of the closed pipe to the first overtone frequency of the open pipe and solve for the length of the closed pipe.
Equate frequencies
Set the fundamental frequency of the closed pipe equal to the first overtone frequency of the open pipe:
\(f_{\text {closed }}=f_{\text {open }}\)
\(\frac{v}{4 L_{\text {clased }}}=\frac{v}{L_{\text {open }}}\)
\(
L_{\text {closed }}=\frac{L_{\text {open }}}{4}
\)
\(
L_{\text {closed }}=\frac{60 \mathrm{~cm}}{4}=15 \mathrm{~cm}
\)
The length of the closed pipe is 15 cm.
For a periodic motion represented by the equation
\(
y=\sin \omega t+\cos \omega t
\)
the amplitude of the motion is [JEE Main 2023]
(b) Given, The equation of motion: \(y=\sin (\omega t)+\cos (\omega t)\).
Trigonometric identity: \(\sin (a+b)=\sin a \cos b+\cos a \sin b\).
\(
\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right)=\cos \left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right)=\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} .
\)
How to solve?
Rewrite the equation using the trigonometric identity for \(\sin (a+b)\) and then identify the amplitude.
Step 1: Rewrite the equation using the trigonometric identity
Multiply and divide the equation by \(\sqrt{2}\) :
\(y=\sqrt{2}\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \sin (\omega t)+\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \cos (\omega t)\right)\)
Substitute \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\) with \(\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right)\) and \(\cos \left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right)\) :
\(y=\sqrt{2}\left(\sin (\omega t) \cos \left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right)+\cos (\omega t) \sin \left(\frac{\pi}{4}\right)\right)\)
Apply the trigonometric identity \(\sin (a+b)=\sin a \cos b+\cos a \sin b\) :
\(y=\sqrt{2} \sin \left(\omega t+\frac{\pi}{4}\right)\)
Step 2: Identify the amplitude
The amplitude of the motion is \(\sqrt{2}\).
A steel wire with mass per unit length \(7.0 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m}^{-1}\) is under tension of 70 N . The speed of transverse waves in the wire will be: [JEE Main 2023]
\(
\text { (c) Speed of transverse wave }=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}}=\sqrt{\frac{70}{7 \times 10^{-3}}}=100 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}
\)
A travelling wave is described by the equation
\(
y(x, t)=[0.05 \sin (8 x-4 t)] \mathrm{m}
\)
The velocity of the wave is : [all the quantities are in SI unit] [JEE Main 2023]
(d)
\(
\begin{aligned}
&\because y(x, t)=[0.05 \sin (8 x-4 t)] \mathrm{m}\\
&\begin{aligned}
\text { Speed of wave } & =\left|\frac{\text { Coefficient of } t}{\text { Coefficient of } x}\right| \\
& =\frac{4}{8}=0.5 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}
\end{aligned}
\end{aligned}
\)
In the wave equation
\(
y=0.5 \sin \frac{2 \pi}{\lambda}(400 \mathrm{t}-x) \mathrm{m}
\)
the velocity of the wave will be: [JEE Main 2022]
(c)
\(
\begin{aligned}
& v_{\text {wave }}=\left|\frac{\text { coefficient of } t }{\text { coefficient of } x}\right| \\
& =\frac{400}{1}=400 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}
\end{aligned}
\)
A transverse wave is represented by \(y=2 \sin (\omega t-k x) \mathrm{cm}\). The value of wavelength (in cm ) for which the wave velocity becomes equal to the maximum particle velocity, will be : [JEE Main 2022]
(a) The wave velocity is given by \(v=\frac{\omega}{k}\).
The maximum particle velocity is \(v_{p, \max }=A \omega\).
From the given equation, the amplitude \(A=2 \mathrm{~cm}\).
Therefore, \(v_{p, \max }=2 \omega\).
Equate the wave velocity and maximum particle velocity
Set \(v=v_{p, m a x}\)
\(\frac{\omega}{k}=2 \omega\)
\(
k=\frac{1}{2}
\)
Use the relationship \(k=\frac{2 \pi}{\lambda}\) :
\(\frac{1}{2}=\frac{2 \pi}{\lambda}\)
\(\lambda=4 \pi\)
The wavelength for which the wave velocity equals the maximum particle velocity is \(4 \pi \mathrm{~cm}\).
Which of the following equations correctly represents a travelling wave having wavelength \(\lambda=4.0 \mathrm{~cm}\), frequency \(\mathrm{v}=100 \mathrm{~Hz}\) and travelling in positive x -axis direction? [JEE Main 2022]
(d) We know, the equation of wave travelling in positive \(x\)-direction is
\(
y=A \sin (k x-\omega t)
\)
where \(k=\frac{2 \pi}{\lambda}\)
and \(\omega=2 \pi f\)
Here given \(\lambda=4 \mathrm{~cm}\) and frequency \(({f})=100 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
\(
\therefore k=\frac{2 \pi}{4}=0.5 \pi \mathrm{~cm}^{-1}
\)
and \(\omega=2 \pi \times 100=200 \pi \mathrm{~s}^{-1}\)
\(\therefore\) Equation of travelling wave,
\(
y=A \sin (0.5 \pi x-200 \pi t)
\)
A longitudinal wave is represented by \(x=10 \sin 2 \pi\left(n t-\frac{x}{\lambda}\right) \mathrm{cm}\). The maximum particle velocity will be four times the wave velocity if the determined value of wavelength is equal to : [JEE Main 2022]
(b) Maximum particle velocity \(\omega A=(2 \pi n)(10)\)
Particle velocity = \(\left|\frac{\text { Coefficient of } t}{\text { Coefficient of } x}\right|\)
\(=n/(\frac{1}{\lambda})=n \lambda\)
\(
\text { given relationship } v_{p_{\max }}=4 v_w
\)
\(
\begin{aligned}
&(2 \pi n)(10)=(n \lambda)(4)\\
&\lambda=5 \pi
\end{aligned}
\)
The velocity of sound in a gas, in which two wavelengths 4.08 m and 4.16 m produce 40 beats in 12 s , will be : [JEE Main 2022]
(d) The speed of sound (\(v\)) is related to its frequency (\(f\)) and wavelength \((\lambda)\) by the formula: \({v}={f} \lambda\)
Beats are the result of the difference in frequencies between two sound waves.
Wavelength \(1(\lambda_1)=4.08 \mathrm{~m}\)
Wavelength \(2(\lambda_2)=4.16 \mathrm{~m}\)
Number of beats \((\mathrm{n})=40\) in 12 seconds, so the beat frequency (f_beat) \(=40 / 12 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
\(
\begin{aligned}
&\text { The beat frequency is the difference between the frequencies of the two waves: }\\
&\text { f_beat }=|f_1-f_2|
\end{aligned}
\)
\(
\begin{aligned}
& \frac{40}{12}=\frac{v}{4.08}-\frac{v}{4.16} \\
& \Rightarrow \frac{10}{3}=v\left(\frac{0.08}{4.08 \times 4.16}\right) \Rightarrow v=707.2 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}
\end{aligned}
\)
If a wave gets refracted into a denser medium, then which of the following is true? [JEE Main 2022]
(c) When a wave refracts into a denser medium, wavelength and speed decreases but frequency remains constant.
Explanation:
Refraction occurs when a wave enters a medium with a different density, causing it to change its speed and direction. In a denser medium, the wave slows down. Since the wave’s speed and wavelength are related ( \({v}={f} \lambda\) ), if the speed decreases, the wavelength must also decrease to maintain the same frequency. However, the frequency of the wave depends on the source and remains constant. This relationship is summarized by the equation: \({v}={f} \lambda\), where \(v\) is speed, \(f\) is frequency, and \(\)\lambda\(\) is wavelength.
Why other options are incorrect:
a: wavelength, speed and frequency decreases:
While the wavelength and speed decrease, the frequency does not. The frequency is determined by the source of the wave and stays constant.
b: wavelength increases, speed decreases and frequency remains constant:
When entering a denser medium, the wavelength decreases, not increases. As explained above, the wavelength and speed are inversely proportional, so if the speed decreases, the wavelength must decrease to maintain the constant frequency.
d: wavelength, speed and frequency increases:
This option is incorrect. In a denser medium, the wave’s wavelength and speed decrease, not increase. The frequency remains constant.
The equations of two waves are given by :
\(
\begin{aligned}
& y_1=5 \sin 2 \pi(x-v t) c m \\
& y_2=3 \sin 2 \pi(x-v t+1.5) c m
\end{aligned}
\)
These waves are simultaneously passing through a string. The amplitude of the resulting wave is : [JEE Main 2022]
(a)
\(
\begin{aligned}
& y_1=5 \sin (2 \pi x-2 \pi v t) \\
& y_2=3 \sin (2 \pi x-2 \pi v t+3 \pi) \\
& \Rightarrow \text { Phase difference } \phi=3 \pi \\
& \Rightarrow A_{\text {net }}=\sqrt{A_1^2+A_2^2+2 A_1 A_2 \cos (3 \pi)} \\
& \Rightarrow A_{\text {net }}=2 \mathrm{~cm}
\end{aligned}
\)
The motion of a mass on a spring, with spring constant K is as shown in the figure.
The equation of motion is given by
\(
\mathrm{x}(\mathrm{t})=\mathrm{A} \sin \omega \mathrm{t}+\mathrm{B} \cos \omega \mathrm{t} \text { with } \omega=\sqrt{\frac{K}{m}}
\)
Suppose that at time \(t=0\), the position of mass is \(x(0)\) and velocity \(v(0)\), then its displacement can also be represented as \(\mathrm{x}(\mathrm{t})=\mathrm{C} \cos (\omega \mathrm{t}-\phi)\), where C and \(\phi\) are : [JEE Main 2021]
(c) Given, Equation of motion: \(x(t)=A \sin (\omega t)+B \cos (\omega t)\)
Angular frequency: \(\omega=\sqrt{\frac{K}{m}}\)
Displacement equation: \(x(t)=C \cos (\omega t-\phi)\)
Initial position: \({x}({0})\)
Initial velocity: \(v(0)\)
How to solve?
Find \(A\) and \(B\) using initial conditions.
Express \(C\) and \(\phi\) in terms of \(A\) and \(B\).
Substitute \(A\) and \(B\) in terms of \(x(0)\) and \(v(0)\) into the expressions for \(C\) and \(\phi\).
Step 1: Find \({A}\) and \({B}\) using initial conditions
At \(t=0, x(0)=A \sin (0)+B \cos (0)\).
Since \(\sin (0)=0\) and \(\cos (0)=1\), we have \(x(0)=B\).
The velocity \(v(t)\) is the derivative of \(x(t)\) with respect to \(t\) :
\(v(t)=\frac{d}{d t}(A \sin (\omega t)+B \cos (\omega t))=A \omega \cos (\omega t)-B \omega \sin (\omega t)\).
At \(t=0, v(0)=A \omega \cos (0)-B \omega \sin (0)\).
Since \(\cos (0)=1\) and \(\sin (0)=0\), we have \(v(0)=A \omega\).
Therefore, \(A=\frac{v(0)}{\omega}\) and \(B=x(0)\).
Step 2: Express \(C\) and \(\phi\) in terms of \(A\) and \(B\)
Expand \(x(t)=C \cos (\omega t-\phi)\) using the trigonometric identity:
\(x(t)=C(\cos (\omega t) \cos (\phi)+\sin (\omega t) \sin (\phi))\).
Comparing this with \(x(t)=A \sin (\omega t)+B \cos (\omega t)\), we get:
\(A=C \sin (\phi)\) and \(B=C \cos (\phi)\).
Squaring and adding these equations:
\(A^2+B^2=C^2 \sin ^2(\phi)+C^2 \cos ^2(\phi)=C^2\left(\sin ^2(\phi)+\cos ^2(\phi)\right)=C^2\).
Thus, \(C=\sqrt{A^2+B^2}\).
Dividing the equations:
\(\frac{A}{B}=\frac{C \sin (\phi)}{C \cos (\phi)}=\tan (\phi)\).
Thus, \(\phi=\arctan \left(\frac{A}{B}\right)\).
Step 3: Substitute \({A}\) and \({B}\) in terms of \(x(0)\) and \(v(0)\) into the expressions for \(C\) and \(\phi\)
Substituting \(A=\frac{v(0)}{\omega}\) and \(B=x(0)\) into \(C=\sqrt{A^2+B^2}\) :
\(C=\sqrt{\left(\frac{v(0)}{\omega}\right)^2+(x(0))^2}=\sqrt{\frac{v(0)^2}{\omega^2}+x(0)^2}\).
Substituting \(A=\frac{v(0)}{\omega}\) and \(B=x(0)\) into \(\phi=\arctan \left(\frac{A}{B}\right)\) :
\(\phi=\arctan \left(\frac{\frac{\nu(0)}{\omega}}{x(0)}\right)=\arctan \left(\frac{v(0)}{\omega x(0)}\right)\).
\(C\) and \(\phi\) are \(\sqrt{\frac{v(0)^2}{\omega^2}+x(0)^2}\) and \(\arctan \left(\frac{v(0)}{\omega x(0)}\right)\) respectively.
Alternate:
\(
\begin{aligned}
&C \cos \phi=x(0)\\
&t C \omega \sin \phi=v(0)\\
&\left[\frac{v(0)}{\omega}\right]^2+[x(0)]^2=C^2\\
&\tan \phi=\frac{v(0)}{x(0) \omega}
\end{aligned}
\)
A sound wave of frequency 245 Hz travels with the speed of \(300 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}\) along the positive \(x\)-axis. Each point of the wave moves to and from through a total distance of 6 cm . What will be the mathematical expression of this travelling wave? [JEE Main 2021]
(b)
\(
\begin{aligned}
& Y=A \sin (k x-\omega t) \\
& A=\frac{6}{2}=3 \mathrm{~cm}=0.03 \mathrm{~m} \\
& \omega=2 \pi f=2 \pi \times 245 \\
& \omega=1.5 \times 10^3 \\
& k=\frac{\omega}{v}=\frac{1.5 \times 10^3}{300} \\
& k=5.1 \\
& y=0.03 \sin \left(5.1 x-\left(1.5 \times 10^3\right) t\right)
\end{aligned}
\)
A tuning fork A of unknown frequency produces 5 beats/s with a fork of known frequency 340 Hz. When fork \(A\) is filed, the beat frequency decreases to 2 beats \(/ s\). What is the frequency of fork \(A\) ? [JEE Main 2021]
(a) Frequency of known fork: \(f_1=340 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
Initial beat frequency: \(b_1=5\) beats/s
Beat frequency after filing: \(b_2=2\) beats/s
Beat frequency is the absolute difference between two frequencies: \(b=\left|f_1-f_2\right|\).
Filing a tuning fork increases its frequency.
How to solve?
Determine the initial possible frequencies of fork \(A\), then use the information about filing the fork to deduce the correct frequency.
Step 1: Calculate the possible frequencies of fork A before filing.
The beat frequency is given by \(b_1=\left|f_A-f_1\right|\).
So, \(5=\left|f_A-340\right|\).
This gives two possibilities: \(f_A=340+5=345 \mathrm{~Hz}\) or \(f_A=340-5=335 \mathrm{~Hz}\).
Step 2: Analyze the effect of filing.
Filing the fork increases its frequency.
If the initial frequency was 345 Hz , filing it would increase the frequency, moving it further away from 340 Hz , and increasing the beat frequency, which contradicts the problem statement.
If the initial frequency was 335 Hz , filing it would increase the frequency, moving it closer to 340 Hz , and decreasing the beat frequency, which agrees with the problem statement.
Step 3: Determine the correct frequency.
Since the beat frequency decreased after filing, the initial frequency of fork A must have been 335 Hz .
A student is performing the experiment of resonance column. The diameter of the column tube is 6 cm . The frequency of the tuning fork is 504 Hz . Speed of the sound at the given temperature is \(336 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\). The zero of the metre scale coincides with the top end of the resonance column tube. The reading of the water level in the column when the first resonance occurs is : [JEE Main 2021]
(d) What’s given in the problem
Diameter of the column tube: \({d}={6} \mathbf{~ c m}\)
Frequency of the tuning fork: \(f=504 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
Speed of sound: \(v=336 \frac{\mathrm{~m}}{\mathrm{~s}}\)
The formula for the wavelength of the sound wave at first resonance is \(\lambda=4(l+0.3 d)\), where \(l\) is the length of the air column and \(d\) is the diameter of the tube.
The relationship between speed, frequency, and wavelength is \(v=f \lambda\).
How to solve
Calculate the wavelength using the speed and frequency, then use the wavelength to find the length of the air column at first resonance, considering the end correction.
Step 1: Calculate the wavelength of the sound wave
Use the formula \(v=f \lambda\).
Rearrange the formula to solve for \(\lambda: \lambda=\frac{v}{f}\).
Substitute the given values: \(\lambda=\frac{336 \frac{\mathrm{~m}}{\mathrm{~s}}}{504 \mathrm{~Hz}}\).
Calculate the wavelength: \(\lambda=\frac{2}{3} \mathrm{~m}=66.67 \mathrm{~cm}\).
Step 2: Calculate the end correction
Use the formula for end correction: \({e}=\mathbf{0 . 3 d}\).
Substitute the given diameter: \(e=0.3 \times 6 \mathrm{~cm}\).
Calculate the end correction: \(c=1.8 \mathrm{~cm}\).
Step 3: Calculate the length of the air column at first resonance
Use the formula for the first resonance: \(\lambda=4(l+e)\).
Rearrange the formula to solve for \(l: l=\frac{\lambda}{4}-{e}\).
Substitute the calculated values: \(l=\frac{66.67 \mathrm{~cm}}{4}-1.8 \mathrm{~cm}\).
Calculate the length: \(l=16.67 \mathrm{~cm}-1.8 \mathrm{~cm}=14.87 \mathrm{~cm}\).
The reading of the water level in the column when the first resonance occurs is approximately 14.87 cm .
Alternate:
\(
\begin{aligned}
&\therefore l+1.8=\frac{\lambda}{4}\\
&\text { Also } \lambda=\frac{v}{f}=\frac{336}{504}\\
&\Rightarrow l+1.8=\frac{336}{4 \times 504}\\
&\Rightarrow l=14.86 \mathrm{~cm}
\end{aligned}
\)
Which of the following equations represents a travelling wave? [JEE Main 2021]
(c) A travelling wave can be represented by the general form \(y(x, t)=A \sin (k x \pm \omega t+\phi)\), where \(A\) is the amplitude, \(k\) is the wave number, \(\omega\) is the angular frequency, \(t\) is time, \(x\) is position, and \(\phi\) is the phase constant.
Step 1: Analyze option a
\(y=A e^x \cos (\omega t-\theta)\) is not a travelling wave because of the \(e^x\) term, which indicates an exponential change in amplitude with position.
Step 2: Analyze option b
\(y=A e^{-x^2}(v t+\theta)\) is not a travelling wave because of the \(e^{-x^2}\) term, which indicates a Gaussian amplitude profile, and the term \((v t+\theta)\) is not in the form of \(k x \pm \omega t\).
Step 3: Analyze option c
\(y=A \sin (15 x-2 t)\) is a travelling wave because it matches the general form \(A \sin (k x-\omega t)\), where \(k=15\) and \(\omega=2\).
Step 4: Analyze option d
\(y=A \sin x \cos \omega t\) is not a travelling wave because it represents a standing wave, which can be seen by using the trigonometric identity
\(2 \sin a \cos b=\sin (a+b)+\sin (a-b)\) to rewrite it as \(y=\frac{A}{2}[\sin (x+\omega t)+\sin (x-\omega t)]\), a
superposition of two waves travelling in opposite directions.
The equation that represents a travelling wave is \(y=A \sin (15 x-2 t)\).
Assume that the displacement(s) of air is proportional to the pressure difference \((\Delta p)\) created by a sound wave. Displacement (s) further depends on the speed of sound (v), density of air ( \(\rho\) ) and the frequency (f). If \(\Delta \mathrm{p} \sim 10 \mathrm{~Pa}, \mathrm{v} \sim 300 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}, \rho \sim 1 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^3\) and \(\mathrm{f} \sim 1000 \mathrm{~Hz}\), then s will be of the order of (take the multiplicative constant to be 1 ): [JEE Main 2020]
(b) Relationship between pressure difference, density, speed of sound, angular frequency and displacement: \(p=\rho v \omega s\)
\(
s=\frac{p}{\rho v \omega}
\)
\(
\begin{aligned}
&\begin{gathered}
\Delta \mathrm{P}=\mathrm{BK}_0 \\
B=\text { Bulk modulus }=\rho \mathrm{V}^2 \\
\Rightarrow \Delta \mathrm{P}=\frac{\rho \mathrm{V}^2 2 \pi \mathrm{f} \mathrm{~S}_0}{\mathrm{~V}} \quad [\because K=\frac{\omega}{V}=\frac{2 \pi f}{V}] \\
\Rightarrow \mathrm{S}_0=\frac{\Delta \mathrm{P}}{\rho \mathrm{~V} 2 \pi \mathrm{f}}
\end{gathered}\\
&\text { Take multiplicative constant ” } 2 \pi \text { ” as } 1\\
&\Rightarrow \mathrm{S}_0=\frac{10}{1 \times 300 \times 1000}=\frac{1}{30} \mathrm{~mm}=\frac{3}{100} \mathrm{~mm}
\end{aligned}
\)
In a resonance tube experiment when the tube is filled with water up to a height of 17.0 cm from the bottom, it resonates with a given tuning fork. When the water level is raised the next resonance with the same tuning fork occurs at a height of 24.5 cm. If the velocity of sound in air is \(330 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\), the tuning fork frequency is : [JEE Main 2020]
(a) Height of water for first resonance: \({h}_1=17.0 \mathrm{~cm}\)
Height of water for second resonance: \(h_2=24.5 \mathrm{~cm}\)
Velocity of sound in air: \(v=330 \frac{\mathrm{~m}}{\mathrm{~s}}\)
The distance between two consecutive resonances in a resonance tube is half the wavelength: \(\Delta h=\frac{\lambda}{2}\).
The relationship between velocity, frequency, and wavelength is: \(v=f \lambda\).
How to solve?
Calculate the wavelength using the difference in height between the two resonances, then calculate the frequency using the wave equation.
Step 1: Calculate the difference in height between the two resonances.
\(
\begin{aligned}
& \Delta h=h_2-h_1 \\
& \Delta h=24.5 \mathrm{~cm}-17.0 \mathrm{~cm} \\
& \Delta h=7.5 \mathrm{~cm}
\end{aligned}
\)
Step 2: Calculate the wavelength.
\(
\begin{aligned}
& \Delta h=\frac{\lambda}{2} \\
& \lambda=2 \Delta h \\
& \lambda=2 \cdot 7.5 \mathrm{~cm} \\
& \lambda=15 \mathrm{~cm}
\end{aligned}
\)
Convert to meters: \(\lambda=0.15 \mathrm{~m}\)
Step 3: Calculate the frequency.
\(
\begin{aligned}
& v=f \lambda \\
& f=\frac{v}{\lambda} \\
& f=\frac{330 \frac{\mathrm{~m}}{\mathrm{~s}}}{0.15 \mathrm{~m}} \\
& f=2200 \mathrm{~Hz}
\end{aligned}
\)
The frequency of the tuning fork is 2200 Hz.
Note: In a resonance tube, the difference in height between two consecutive resonances corresponds to half the wavelength \((\lambda / 2)\).
For a transverse wave travelling along a straight line, the distance between two peaks (crests) is 5 m, while the distance between one crest and one trough is 1.5 m. The possible wavelengths (in m ) of the are: [JEE Main 2020]
(b) The distance between two consecutive crests is one wavelength \((\lambda)\).
The distance between a crest and a trough is half a wavelength \(\left(\frac{\lambda}{2}\right)\).
How to solve?
Set up equations based on the given information and solve for possible wavelengths.
Step 1: Set up the equation for the distance between two crests.
The distance between two crests is equal to \(n \lambda\), where \(n\) is an integer and \(\lambda\) is the wavelength.
\(
n \lambda=5
\)
Step 2: Set up the equation for the distance between a crest and a trough.
The distance between a crest and a trough is equal to \(\left(m+\frac{1}{2}\right) \lambda\), where \(m\) is an integer.
\(
\left(m+\frac{1}{2}\right) \lambda=1.5
\)
Step 3: Solve for \(\lambda\) in both equations.
From the first equation:
\(\lambda=\frac{5}{n}\)
From the second equation:
\(\lambda=\frac{1.5}{m+\frac{1}{2}}=\frac{3}{2 m+1}\)
Step 4: Equate the two expressions for \(\lambda\).
\(
\frac{5}{n}=\frac{3}{2 m+1}
\)
Step 5: Rearrange the equation.
\(
\begin{aligned}
& 5(2 m+1)=3 n \\
& 10 m+5=3 n
\end{aligned}
\)
Step 6: Find integer solutions for \(m\) and \(n\).
If \(m=1\), then \(10(1)+5=15=3 n\), so \(n=5\).
\(\lambda=\frac{5}{5}=1\)
If \(m=4\), then \(10(4)+5=45=3 n\), so \(n=15\).
\(\lambda=\frac{5}{15}=\frac{1}{3}\)
If \(m=7\), then \(10(7)+5=75=3 n\), so \(n=25\).
\(\lambda=\frac{5}{25}=\frac{1}{5}\)
Step 7
List the possible wavelengths.
The possible wavelengths are \(1 \mathrm{~m}, \frac{1}{3} \mathrm{~m}, \frac{1}{5} \mathrm{~m}\), and so on.
The possible wavelengths are \(1 \mathrm{~m}, \frac{1}{3} \mathrm{~m}, \frac{1}{5} \mathrm{~m}\), etc.
A uniform thin rope of length 12 m and mass 6 kg hangs vertically from a rigid support and a block of mass 2 kg is attached to its free end. A transverse short wavetrain of wavelength 6 cm is produced at the lower end of the rope. What is the wavelength of the wavetrain (in cm ) when it reaches the top of the rope? [JEE Main 2020]
(a)
\(
\mathrm{T}_1=2 \mathrm{~g}
\)
\(
\mathrm{T}_2=8 \mathrm{~g}
\)
\(
\mathrm{V}=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}}
\)
\(
\therefore \mathrm{V} \propto \sqrt{T}
\)
Also \(V=f \lambda\)
\(
\therefore \mathrm{v}_1=\mathrm{f}_1 \lambda_1
\)
and \(V_2=f_2 \boldsymbol{\lambda}_2\)
We know frequency of sources are same.
\(
\therefore \mathrm{f}_1=\mathrm{f}_2
\)
So \(\sqrt{\frac{T_1}{T_2}}=\frac{\lambda_1}{\lambda_2}\)
\(
\begin{aligned}
& \Rightarrow \sqrt{\frac{2 g}{8 g}}=\frac{6}{\lambda_2} \\
& \Rightarrow \lambda_2=12 \mathrm{~cm}
\end{aligned}
\)
Explanation for alternate solution: Length of the rope: \(L=12 \mathrm{~m}\)
Mass of the rope: \(m_{\text {rope }}=6 \mathrm{~kg}\)
Mass of the block: \(m_{\text {Hock }}=2 \mathrm{~kg}\)
Wavelength at the bottom: \(\lambda_{\text {batom }}=6 \mathrm{~cm}=0.06 \mathrm{~m}\)
The velocity of a wave on a string is given by \(v=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}}\), where \(T\) is the tension and \(\mu\) is the linear mass density.
The linear mass density is given by \(\mu=\frac{m}{L}\).
The relationship between velocity, wavelength, and frequency is \(v=f \lambda\).
The frequency of the wave remains constant as it travels up the rope.
How to solve?
Find the ratio of the velocities at the top and bottom of the rope, which is equal to the ratio of the wavelengths, and then solve for the wavelength at the top.
Step 1: Calculate the tension at the bottom of the rope.
The tension at the bottom is due to the weight of the block:
\(T_{\text {bottom }}=m_{\text {blockg }}\)
\(T_{\text {bottom }}=2 \mathrm{~kg} \cdot 9.8 \frac{\mathrm{~m}}{\mathrm{~s}^2}=19.6 \mathrm{~N}\)
Step 2: Calculate the tension at the top of the rope.
The tension at the top is due to the weight of the block and the rope:
\(T_{\text {top }}=\left(m_{\text {block }}+m_{\text {rope }}\right) g\)
\(T_{\text {top }}=(2 \mathrm{~kg}+6 \mathrm{~kg}) \cdot 9.8 \frac{\mathrm{~m}}{\mathrm{~s}^2}=78.4 \mathrm{~N}\)
Step 3: Calculate the ratio of the velocities at the top and bottom.
Since \(v=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}}\) and \(\mu\) is constant, the ratio of velocities is:
\(\frac{v_{\text {top }}}{v_{\text {bottom }}}=\sqrt{\frac{T_{\text {top }}}{T_{\text {bottom }}}}\)
\(\frac{v_{\text {top }}}{v_{\text {bottom }}}=\sqrt{\frac{78.4 \mathrm{~N}}{19.6 \mathrm{~N}}}=\sqrt{4}=2\)
Step 4: Calculate the wavelength at the top of the rope.
Since \(v=f \lambda\) and \(f\) is constant, the ratio of velocities is equal to the ratio of wavelengths:
\(\frac{v_{\text {top }}}{v_{\text {bottom }}}=\frac{\lambda_{\text {top }}}{\lambda_{\text {bottom }}}\)
\(\lambda_{\text {top }}=\lambda_{\text {bottom }} \cdot \frac{v_{\text {top }}}{v_{\text {bottom }}}\)
\(\lambda_{\text {top }}=0.06 \mathrm{~m} \cdot 2=0.12 \mathrm{~m}\)
\(\lambda_{\text {top }}=12 \mathrm{~cm}\)
The wavelength of the wavetrain when it reaches the top of the rope is 12 cm.
Two identical strings \(X\) and \(Z\) made of the same material have tension \(T_X\) and \(T_Z\) in them. If their fundamental frequencies are 450 Hz and 300 Hz, respectively, then the ratio \(T_x / T_Z\) is [JEE Main 2020]
(a)
\(
\begin{aligned}
&\mathrm{f}=\frac{1}{2 l} \sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}}\\
&\text { For identical string } l \text { and } \mu \text { will be same }\\
&\begin{aligned}
& \mathrm{f} \propto \sqrt{T} \\
& \therefore \frac{450}{300}=\sqrt{\frac{T_x}{T_y}} \\
& \Rightarrow \frac{T_x}{T_y}=\frac{9}{4}=2.25
\end{aligned}
\end{aligned}
\)
A wire of length \(L\) and mass per unit length \(6.0 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{kgm}^{-1}\) is put under tension of 540 N. Two consecutive frequencies that it resonates at are: 420 Hz and 490 Hz. Then L in meters is : [JEE Main 2020]
(b) The difference in the frequencies of two successive harmonics is equal to fundamental frequency \(f=490-420=70 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
\(
\begin{aligned}
& f=\frac{1}{2 L} \sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}} \\
\Rightarrow & 70=\frac{1}{2 \times L} \sqrt{\frac{540}{6 \times 10^{-3}}} \\
\Rightarrow & L=\frac{1}{140} \times 300=2.142 \mathrm{~m}
\end{aligned}
\)
Three harmonic waves having equal frequency \(\nu\) and same intensity \(I_0\), have phase angles \(0, \frac{\pi}{4}\) and \(-\frac{\pi}{4}\) respectively. When they are superimposed the intensity of the resultant wave is close to : [JEE Main 2020]
(a) Represent each wave as a phasor. Each wave has amplitude \(A\), where \(I_0 \propto A^2\). The phasors are:
\(
\begin{aligned}
& A_1=A \angle 0^{\circ}=A \\
& A_2=A \angle 45^{\circ}=A\left(\cos \left(45^{\circ}\right)+i \sin \left(45^{\circ}\right)\right)=A\left(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}+i \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right) \\
& A_3=A \angle-45^{\circ}=A\left(\cos \left(-45^{\circ}\right)+i \sin \left(-45^{\circ}\right)\right)=A\left(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}-i \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right)
\end{aligned}
\)
Sum the phasors. The resultant phasor is \(A_R=A_1+A_2+A_3=A(1+\sqrt{2})\)
Calculate the resultant intensity. The intensity is proportional to the square of the amplitude. Therefore, the resultant intensity \(I_R\) is:
\(
I_R \propto\left|A_R\right|^2=A^2(1+\sqrt{2})^2=A^2(1+2 \sqrt{2}+2)=A^2(3+2 \sqrt{2}) \approx 5.8 A^2
\)
Since \(I_0 \propto A^2, I_R \approx 5.8 I_0\)
A transverse wave travels on a taut steel wire with a velocity of \(v\) when tension in it is \(2.06 \times 10^4 \mathrm{~N}\). When the tension is changed to \(T\), the velocity changed to \(v / 2\). The value of \(T\) is close to : [JEE Main 2020]
(d)
\(
\begin{aligned}
& v=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}} \\
& \therefore \frac{v_1}{v_2}=\sqrt{\frac{T_1}{T_2}} \\
& {v}_1={v}, {v}_2=\frac{v}{2} \\
& \Rightarrow \frac{v}{\frac{v}{2}}=\sqrt{\frac{2.06 \times 10^4}{T_2}} \\
& \Rightarrow \mathrm{~T}_2=\frac{2.06 \times 10^4}{4}=5.15 \times 10^3 \mathrm{~N}
\end{aligned}
\)
Speed of a transverse wave on a straight wire (mass 6.0 g, length 60 cm and area of cross-section 1.0 \(\mathrm{mm}^2\) ) is \(90 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}\). If the Young’s modulus of wire is \(16 \times 10^{11} \mathrm{Nm}^{-2}\), the extension of wire over its natural length is : [JEE Main 2020]
(a) Velocity of the wave, \({v}=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}}\)
\(
\Rightarrow \mathrm{T}={v}^2 \mu
\)
We know, Youngs modulus,
\(
\mathrm{Y}=\frac{\frac{F}{A}}{\frac{\Delta l}{l}}=\frac{\frac{T}{A}}{\frac{\Delta l}{l}}
\)
[As here \({F}={T}\) ]
\(
\begin{aligned}
& \Rightarrow Y \frac{\Delta l}{l}=\frac{T}{A}=\frac{v^2 \mu}{A} \\
& \Rightarrow \Delta l=\frac{v^2 \mu l}{A Y} \\
& =\frac{90 \times 90 \times \frac{60 \times 10^{-3}}{60 \times 10^{-2}} \times 60 \times 10^{-2}}{1 \times 10^{-6} \times 16 \times 10^{11}} \\
& =3 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~m} \\
& =0.03 \mathrm{~mm}
\end{aligned}
\)
A small speaker delivers 2 W of audio output. At what distance from the speaker will one detect 120 dB intensity sound? [Given reference intensity of sound as \(10^{-12} \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m}^2\) ] [JEE Main 2019]
(c) Power of the speaker: \(\boldsymbol{P}=2 \mathrm{~W}\)
Sound intensity level: \(L=120 \mathrm{~dB}\)
Reference intensity: \(I_0=10^{-12} \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m}^2\)
Sound intensity level formula: \(L=10 \log _{10}\left(\frac{I}{I_0}\right)\)
Intensity of sound from a point source: \(I=\frac{P}{4 \pi r^2}\)
\(
\begin{aligned}
& \text { Sound level }=10 \log _{10}\left(\frac{I}{I_0}\right) \\
& \Rightarrow 120=10 \log _{10}\left(\frac{I}{10^{-12}}\right) \\
& \Rightarrow 12=\log _{10}\left(\frac{I}{10^{-12}}\right) \\
& \Rightarrow 10^{12}=\frac{I}{10^{-12}} \\
& \Rightarrow I=1 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m}^2
\end{aligned}
\)
Also we know,
\(
I=\frac{P}{4 \pi r^2}
\)
\(
\begin{aligned}
& 1=\frac{2}{4 \pi r^2} \\
& r=40 \mathrm{~cm}
\end{aligned}
\)
A tuning fork of frequency 480 Hz is used in an experiment for measuring speed of sound \((\mathrm{v})\) in air by resonance tube method. Resonance is observed to occur at two successive lengths of the air column, \(\mathrm{I}_1\) \(=30 \mathrm{~cm}\) and \(\mathrm{I}_2=70 \mathrm{~cm}\). Then, v is equal to [JEE Main 2019]
(b) Frequency of tuning fork: \(f=480 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
First resonance length: \(l_1=30 \mathrm{~cm}=0.3 \mathrm{~m}\)
Second resonance length: \(l_2=70 \mathrm{~cm}=0.7 \mathrm{~m}\)
The distance between two successive resonance lengths in a resonance tube experiment is equal to half the wavelength \(\left(\frac{\lambda}{2}\right)\).
The speed of sound is given by the formula \(v=f \lambda\).
How to solve
Calculate the wavelength using the difference between two successive resonance lengths and then calculate the speed of sound.
Step 1: Calculate the wavelength
The difference between two successive resonance lengths is half the wavelength:
\(l_2-l_1=\frac{\lambda}{2}\)
Substitute the given values:
\(0.7 \mathrm{~m}-0.3 \mathrm{~m}=\frac{\lambda}{2}\)
Simplify: \(0.4 \mathrm{~m}=\frac{\lambda}{2}\)
Solve for \(\lambda\) : \(\lambda=2 \times 0.4 \mathrm{~m}=0.8 \mathrm{~m}\)
Step 2: Calculate the speed of sound
Use the formula \(v=f \lambda\).
Substitute the given values:
\(v=480 \mathrm{~Hz} \times 0.8 \mathrm{~m}\)
\(v=384 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\)
The speed of sound in air is \(384 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\).
A progressive wave travelling along the positive \(x\)-direction is represented by \(y(x, t)=A \sin (k x-\omega t+\phi)\). Its snapshot at \({t}=0\) is given in the figure. For this wave, the phase \(\phi\) is :[JEE Main 2019]
(b) From the question, the wave in positive \(x\)-direction is given as:
\(
Y=A \sin (k x-\omega t+\phi)
\)
Calculation:
When \(t=0, x\) becomes 0 which means \(Y=0\)
We know that, \(\sin \pi=0\)
So, \(\therefore Y=A \sin (\pi)=0\)
Therefore, the phase \(\phi=\pi\).
The correct figure that shows, schematically, the wave pattern produced by superposition of two waves of frequencies 9 Hz and 11 Hz , is : [JEE Main 2019]
(c) Given, Two waves are of frequencies \(f_1=9 \mathrm{~Hz}\) and \(f_2=11 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
Beat frequency, \(\mathrm{f}_{\text {beat }}=\) difference in frequencies of two waves
\(
f_{\text {beat }}=\left|f_1-f_2\right|=11-9=2 \mathrm{~Hz}
\)
i.e., 2 Beats are produced per second
Time period of oscillation of amplitude is given by,
\(
{T}=\frac{1}{{f}_{\text {beat }}}=\frac{1}{2}=0.5 \mathrm{~s}
\)
Although the graph of oscillation is not given, the equation of envelope is given by option c.
A string 2.0 m long and fixed at its ends is driven by a 240 Hz vibrator. The string vibrates in its third harmonic mode. The speed of the wave and its fundamental frequency is : [JEE Main 2019]
(d) Frequency of third harmonic, \(f_3=\frac{3 v}{2 L}=240 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
\(
\begin{aligned}
& \Rightarrow \frac{3 v}{2 \times 2}=240 \mathrm{~Hz} \\
& \Rightarrow v=320 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}
\end{aligned}
\)
Fundamental frequency, \(f_0=\frac{v}{2 L}=\frac{320}{2 \times 2}=80 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
A string is clamped at both the ends and it is vibrating in its 4th harmonic. The equation of the stationary wave is \(Y=0.3 \sin (0.157 x) \cos (200 \pi t)\). The length of the string is : (All quantities are in SI units.) [JEE Main 2019]
(c) Given,
\(
Y=0.3 \sin (0.157 x) \cos (200 \pi t)
\)
So, \(k=0.157\) and \(\omega=200 \pi=2 \pi f\)
\(
\therefore \mathrm{f}=100 \mathrm{~Hz} \text { and }
\)
Speed of the sound, \(v=\frac{\omega}{k}\)
\(
=\frac{200 \pi}{0.157}=4000 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}
\)
Now, using the formula for the string or pipe closed at both the ends or open at both the ends,
\(
f=\frac{n v}{2 l}=\frac{4 v}{2 l}=\frac{2 v}{l}
\)
Here \(\mathrm{n}=4,4^{\text {th }}\) harmonic and \(l\) is the length of the string,
\(
\therefore l=\frac{2 v}{f}=\frac{2 \times 4000}{100}=80 \mathrm{~m}
\)
Thus, the length of the string is 80 m .
The pressure wave, \({P}=0.01 \sin [1000 {t}-3 {x}] \mathrm{Nm}^{-2}\), corresponds to the sound produced by a vibrating blade on a day when atmospheric temperature is \(0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). On some other day, when the temperature is \(T\), the speed of sound produced by the same blade and at the same frequency is found to be \(336 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}\). Approximate value of \(T\) is [JEE Main 2019]
(c) Given, \(P=0.01 \sin [1000 t-3 x] \mathrm{Nm}^{-2}\)
On comparing with \({P}=\mathrm{P}_0 \sin (\omega {t}-{kx})\), we have \(\omega=1000 \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}, {K}=3 \mathrm{~m}^{-1}\)
Speed of the sound \(=\frac{\omega}{k}\)
\(
\therefore v=\frac{\omega}{k}=\frac{1000}{3}=333.33 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}
\)
We know that,
\(
\begin{aligned}
& v \propto \sqrt{T} \\
& \frac{v_1}{v_2}=\sqrt{\frac{T_1}{T_2}}
\end{aligned}
\)
Or, \(\frac{333.33}{336}=\sqrt{\frac{273+0}{273+t}}\)
\(
273+t=\frac{273}{0.984}
\)
\(
\therefore \mathrm{t}=4^{\circ} \mathrm{C}
\)
\(A\) wire of length \(2 L\), is made by joining two wires \(A\) and \(B\) of same length but different radii \(r\) and \(2 r\) and made of the same material. It is vibrating at a frequency such that the joint of the two wires forms a node. If the number of antinodes in wire \(A\) is \(p\) and that in \(B\) is \(q\) then the ratio \(p: q\) is : [JEE Main 2019]
(c)
Given, Length of the combined wire: \(2 L\)
Length of wire A: \(L\)
Length of wire B: \(L\)
Radius of wire A: \(r\)
Radius of wire B: \({2 r}\)
The joint of the two wires forms a node.
The linear density \(\mu\) of a wire is given by \(\mu=\rho A\), where \(\rho\) is the density and \(A\) is the cross-sectional area.
The velocity \(v\) of a wave on a string is given by \(v=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}}\), where \(T\) is the tension.
The frequency \(f\) of a standing wave is given by \(f=\frac{n v}{2 L}\), where \(n\) is the number of antinodes.
How to solve?
Find the ratio of the number of antinodes by equating the frequencies of the two wires.
Step 1: Calculate the linear densities of wires A and B .
The area of wire A is \({A}_A=\pi r^2\).
The area of wire B is \(A_B=\pi(2 r)^2=4 \pi r^2\).
The linear density of wire A is \(\mu_{{A}}=\rho {A}_{{A}}=\rho \pi r^2\).
The linear density of wire B is \(\mu_B=\rho A_B=4 \rho \pi r^2\).
Step 2: Calculate the velocities of waves in wires A and B.
The velocity in wire A is \(v_A=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu_A}}=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\rho \pi r^2}}\).
The velocity in wire B is \(v_B=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu_B}}=\sqrt{\frac{T}{4 \rho \pi r^2}}=\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{T}{\rho \pi r^2}}\).
Step 3: Equate the frequencies of the two wires.
The frequency in wire A is \(f_A=\frac{p v_A}{2 L}\).
The frequency in wire B is \(f_B=\frac{q v_B}{2 L}\).
Since \(f_A=f_B\), we have \(\frac{p v_A}{2 L}=\frac{q v_B}{2 L}\).
Thus, \(p v_A=q v_B\).
Step 4: Find the ratio \(p: q\).
Substituting the expressions for \(v_A\) and \(v_B\), we get \(p \sqrt{\frac{T}{\rho \pi r^2}}=q \frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{T}{\rho \pi r^2}}\).
Simplifying, we get \(p=\frac{1}{2} q\).
Therefore, the ratio \(p: q\) is \(1: 2\).
The ratio of the number of antinodes in wire A to the number of antinodes in wire \(B\) is \(1: 2\).
A resonance tube is old and has jagged end. It is still used in the laboratory to determine velocity of sound in air. A tuning fork of frequency 512 Hz produces first resonance when the tube is filled with water to a mark 11 cm below a reference mark, near the open end of the tube. The experiment is repeated with another fork of frequency 256 Hz which produces first resonance when water reaches a mark 27 cm below the reference mark. The velocity of sound in air, obtained in the experiment, is close to : [JEE Main 2019]
(b) Given, Frequency of first tuning fork: \(f_1=512 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
Length of air column for first resonance with \(f_1: I_1=11 \mathrm{~cm}=0.11 \mathrm{~m}\)
Frequency of second tuning fork: \({f}_2=256 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
Length of air column for first resonance with \(f_2: l_2=27 \mathrm{~cm}=0.27 \mathrm{~m}\)
For the first resonance in a closed tube, the length of the air column is approximately one-quarter of the wavelength: \(l \approx \frac{\lambda}{4}-e\), where \(e\) is the end correction.
The velocity of sound is given by \(v=f \lambda\).
Set up two equations using the given data and the formula for the first resonance, then solve for the velocity of sound \(v\) and the end correction e.
Set up equations for both frequencies
For \(f_1=512 \mathrm{~Hz}\) :
\(l_1=\frac{v}{4 f_1}-e\)
\(0.11=\frac{v}{4 \times 512}-e\)
For \(f_2=256 \mathrm{~Hz}\) :
\(l_2=\frac{v}{4 f_2}-e\)
\(0.27=\frac{v}{4 \times 256}-e\)
Subtract the first equation from the second equation
\(
\begin{aligned}
& (0.27-0.11)=\left(\frac{v}{4 \times 256}-e\right)-\left(\frac{v}{4 \times 512}-e\right) \\
& 0.16=\frac{v}{4 \times 256}-\frac{v}{4 \times 512} \\
& 0.16=\frac{2 v-v}{4 \times 256 \times 2} \\
& 0.16=\frac{v}{4 \times 512}
\end{aligned}
\)
Solve for \(v\)
\(
\begin{aligned}
& v=0.16 \times 4 \times 512 \\
& v=327.68 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}
\end{aligned}
\)
The velocity of sound in air is approximately \(328 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\).
A travelling harmonic wave is represented by the equation \(y(x, t)=10^{-3} \sin (50 t+2 x)\), where, \(x\) and \(y\) are in mater and \(t\) is in seconds. Which of the following is a correct statement about the wave? [JEE Main 2019]
(c) How to solve?
Determine the direction of propagation from the sign in the wave equation and calculate the speed using the formula \(v=\frac{\omega}{k}\).
Step 1: Determine the direction of propagation
The given equation is \(y(x, t)=10^{-3} \sin (50 t+2 x)\).
The sign in front of \(2 x\) is positive, so the wave is propagating along the negative \(x\) axis.
Step 2: Calculate the speed of the wave
From the equation, \(\omega=50 \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}\) and \(k=2 \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{m}\).
The speed of the wave is \(v=\frac{\omega}{k}\).
\(
v=\frac{50}{2}=25 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s} .
\)
The wave is propagating along the negative \(x\)-axis with a speed of \(25 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\).
Equation of travelling wave on a stretched string of linear density \(5 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{m}\) is \(\mathrm{y}=0.03\) \(\sin (450 t-9 x)\) where distance and time are measured in SI units. The tension in the string is : [JEE Main 2019]
(d)
\(
\begin{aligned}
& \mathrm{y}=0.03 \sin (450 \mathrm{t}-9 \mathrm{x}) \\
& {v}=\frac{\omega}{k}=\frac{450}{9}=50 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s} \\
& {v}=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}} \Rightarrow \frac{T}{\mu}=2500 \\
& \Rightarrow \mathrm{~T}=2500 \times 5 \times 10^{-3} \\
& =12.5 \mathrm{~N}
\end{aligned}
\)
A string of length 1 m and mass 5 g is fixed at both ends. The tension in the string is 8.0 N . The string is set into vibration using an external vibrator of frequency 100 Hz . The separation between successive nodes on the string is close to [JEE Main 2019]
(c) Length of the string: \(L=1 \mathrm{~m}\)
Mass of the string: \(m=5 \mathrm{~g}=5 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~kg}\)
Tension in the string: \(T=8.0 \mathrm{~N}\)
Frequency of vibration: \(f=100 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
Linear mass density is given by \(\mu=\frac{m}{L}\).
Wave speed on a string is given by \(v=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}}\).
The relationship between wave speed, frequency, and wavelength is \(v=f \lambda\).
The distance between successive nodes is half the wavelength, \(\frac{\lambda}{2}\).
How to solve?
Calculate the linear mass density, then the wave speed, then the wavelength, and finally the distance between successive nodes.
Step 1: Calculate the linear mass density \(\mu\)
\(
\begin{aligned}
\mu & =\frac{m}{L} \\
\mu & =\frac{5 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~kg}}{1 \mathrm{~m}} \\
\mu & =5 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}
\end{aligned}
\)
Step 2: Calculate the wave speed \(v\)
\(
\begin{aligned}
v & =\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}} \\
v & =\sqrt{\frac{8.0 \mathrm{~N}}{5 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}}} \\
v & =\sqrt{1600 \mathrm{~m}^2 / \mathrm{s}^2} \\
v & =40 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}
\end{aligned}
\)
Step 3: Calculate the wavelength \(\lambda\)
\(
\begin{aligned}
v & =f \lambda \\
\lambda & =\frac{v}{f} \\
\lambda & =\frac{40 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}}{100 \mathrm{~Hz}} \\
\lambda & =0.4 \mathrm{~m}
\end{aligned}
\)
Step 4: Calculate the separation between successive nodes
Separation \(=\frac{\lambda}{2}\)
Separation \(=\frac{0.4 \mathrm{~m}}{2}\)
Separation \(=0.2 \mathrm{~m}\)
Separation \(=20 \mathrm{~cm}\)
The separation between successive nodes on the string is 20 cm.
A heavy ball of mass \(M\) is suspended from the ceiling of a car by a light string of mass \(\mathrm{m}(\mathrm{m} \ll \mathrm{M})\). When the car is at rest, the speed of transverse waves in the string is 60 \(\mathrm{ms}^{-1}\). When the car has acceleration \(a\), the wave-speed increases to \(60.5 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}\). The value of \(a\), in terms of gravitational acceleration \(g\), is closest to : [JEE Main 2019]
(b)
Given: The speed of transverse waves, \(v=60 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}\)
The wave-speed increases to \(60.5 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}\)
To find the value of \(a\) , in terms of gravitational acceleration is closest to:
Formula of Wave speed,
\(
\Rightarrow V=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}}
\)
Where, \(T\) is the tension in the string and \(\mu\) is the mass of the block per unit length ( \(l\) )
Now when car has acceleration ‘ \(a\) ‘ then the situation can be shown in fig above
Resolving the components of ‘ \(T\) ‘ along \(x\)-axis and \(y\)-axis, we get,
\(
\begin{aligned}
& \mathrm{T} \cos \theta=\mathrm{Mg} \dots(1)\\
& \mathrm{~T} \sin \theta=\mathrm{Ma} \dots(2)
\end{aligned}
\)
Squaring on both sides and adding equation (1) and (2), we get,
\(
\begin{aligned}
& \Rightarrow \mathrm{T}^2\left(\sin 2 \theta+\cos ^2 \theta\right)=\mathrm{M}^2\left(\mathrm{~g}^2+\mathrm{a}^2\right) \\
& \Rightarrow T=M\left(g^2+a^2\right)^{\frac{1}{2}} \\
& {\left[\because \sin ^2 \theta+\cos ^2 \theta=1\right]}
\end{aligned}
\)
When the car is at rest \(a=0\)
\(
\therefore 60=\sqrt{\frac{M g}{\mu}} \dots(3)
\)
Similarly, when the car is moving with acceleration a,
\(
\therefore 60.5=\sqrt{\frac{M\left(\mathrm{~g}^2+\mathrm{a}^2\right)^{1 / 2}}{\mu}} \dots(4)
\)
Dividing the equation (3) and (4) we get
\(
\begin{aligned}
& \Rightarrow \frac{60.5}{60}=\frac{\sqrt{\frac{M\left(\mathrm{~g}^2+\mathrm{a}^2\right)^{1 / 2}}{\mu}}}{\sqrt{\frac{M g}{\mu}}} \\
& \Rightarrow \frac{60.5}{60}=\sqrt{\frac{M\left(\mathrm{~g}^2+\mathrm{a}^2\right)^{1 / 2}}{\mu}} \times \frac{\mu}{M g} \\
& \Rightarrow \frac{60.5}{60}=\sqrt{\frac{\left(\mathrm{g}^2+\mathrm{a}^2\right)^{1 / 2}}{g}}
\end{aligned}
\)
\(
\begin{aligned}
&\text { Squaring on both sides, }\\
&\begin{aligned}
& \Rightarrow\left(\frac{60.5}{60}\right)^2=\frac{\left(g^2+\mathrm{a}^2\right)^{1 / 2}}{g} \\
& \Rightarrow\left(\frac{60.5}{60}\right)^2=\sqrt{\frac{\mathrm{g}^2+\mathrm{a}^2}{g^2}} \\
& \Rightarrow\left(1+\frac{0.5}{60}\right)^2=\sqrt{1+\frac{a^2}{g^2}} \\
& \Rightarrow\left(1+\frac{0.5}{60}\right)^2=\left(1+\frac{a^2}{g^2}\right)^{1 / 2}
\end{aligned}
\end{aligned}
\)
Using binomial expansion theorem,
\(
(1+x)^n=1+\frac{n x}{1!}+\ldots \ldots
\)
On both sides, we get,
\(
\begin{aligned}
& 1+2 \times \frac{0.5}{60}=1+\frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{a^2}{g^2} \\
& 1+\frac{1}{60}=1+\frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{a^2}{g^2} \\
& \frac{1}{60}=\frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{a^2}{g^2} \\
& \Rightarrow \frac{a^2}{g^2}=\frac{1}{30} \\
& \Rightarrow \frac{a}{g}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{30}} \\
& \Rightarrow a=\frac{g}{\sqrt{30}}
\end{aligned}
\)
Thus, the value of a, in terms of gravitational acceleration is closest to \(\frac{g}{5}\).
A closed and an open organ pipe have same lengths. If the ratio of frequencies of their seventh overtones is \(\left(\frac{a-1}{a}\right)\) then the value of \(a\) is ______. [JEE Main 2024]
(d) The closed and open organ pipes have the same length.
The ratio of frequencies of their seventh overtones is \(\frac{a-1}{a}\).
The frequency of the \(n\)-th overtone in a closed pipe is given by \(f_c=\frac{(2 n+1) v}{4 L}\), where \(v\) is the speed of sound and \(L\) is the length of the pipe.
The frequency of the \(n\)-th overtone in an open pipe is given by \(f_o=\frac{(n+1) v}{2 L}\).
How to solve?
Calculate the frequencies of the seventh overtones for both closed and open pipes, set up the ratio, and solve for \(a\).
Step 1: Calculate the frequency of the seventh overtone for the closed pipe
For the seventh overtone, \(\boldsymbol{n}=7\).
The frequency of the seventh overtone for the closed pipe is:
\(f_c=\frac{(2(7)+1) v}{4 L}=\frac{15 v}{4 L}\)
Step 2: Calculate the frequency of the seventh overtone for the open pipe
For the seventh overtone, \(\boldsymbol{n}=7\).
The frequency of the seventh overtone for the open pipe is:
\(f_o=\frac{(7+1) v}{2 L}=\frac{8 v}{2 L}=\frac{4 v}{L}\)
Step 3: Set up the ratio of the frequencies
The ratio of the frequencies is given as \(\frac{a-1}{a}\) :
\(\frac{f_c}{f_o}=\frac{\frac{15 v}{4 L}}{\frac{4 v}{L}}=\frac{15 v}{4 L} \cdot \frac{L}{4 v}=\frac{15}{16}\)
\(\frac{a-1}{a}=\frac{15}{16}\)
Step 4: Solve for \(a\)
Cross-multiply and solve for \(a\) :
\(16(a-1)=15 a\)
\(16 a-16=15 a\)
\(16 a-15 a=16\)
\(a=16\)
The value of \(a\) is 16.
Two open organ pipes of lengths 60 cm and 90 cm resonate at \(6^{\text {th }}\) and \(5^{\text {th }}\) harmonics respectively. The difference of frequencies for the given modes is _____ Hz. (Velocity of sound in air \(=333 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\) ) [JEE Main 2024]
(a) Length of the first pipe: \(L_1=60 \mathrm{~cm}=0.6 \mathrm{~m}\)
Length of the second pipe: \(L_2=90 \mathrm{~cm}=0.9 \mathrm{~m}\)
Harmonic number for the first pipe: \(n_1=\mathbf{6}\)
Harmonic number for the second pipe: \(n_2=5\)
Velocity of sound in air: \(v=333 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\)
The frequency of the \(n^{\text {th }}\) harmonic in an open organ pipe is given by \(f_n=n \frac{v}{2 L}\), where \(v\) is the velocity of sound and \(L\) is the length of the pipe.
How to solve?
Calculate the frequencies of the two harmonics and then find the difference between them.
Step 1
Calculate the frequency of the \(6^{\text {th }}\) harmonic in the first pipe.
The frequency is given by:
\(f_1=n_1 \frac{v}{2 L_1}\)
\(f_1=6 \times \frac{333}{2 \times 0.6}\)
\(f_1=\frac{1998}{1.2}\)
\(f_1=1665 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
Step 2: Calculate the frequency of the \(5^{\text {th }}\) harmonic in the second pipe.
The frequency is given by:
\(f_2=n_2 \frac{v}{2 L_2}\)
\(f_2=5 \times \frac{333}{2 \times 0.9}\)
\(f_2=\frac{1665}{1.8}\)
\(f_2=925 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
Step 3: Calculate the difference in frequencies.
The difference is given by:
\(\Delta f=\left|f_1-f_2\right|\)
\(\Delta f=|1665-925|\)
\(\Delta f=740 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
The difference in frequencies is 740 Hz.
A sonometer wire of resonating length 90 cm has a fundamental frequency of 400 Hz when kept under some tension. The resonating length of the wire with fundamental frequency of 600 Hz under same tension _____ cm. [JEE Main 2024]
(d) Initial resonating length \(l_1=90 \mathrm{~cm}\).
Initial fundamental frequency \(f_1=400 \mathrm{~Hz}\).
Final fundamental frequency \(f_2=600 \mathrm{~Hz}\).
Tension is constant.
The fundamental frequency of a sonometer wire is given by \(f=\frac{1}{2 l} \sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}}\), where \(l\) is the length, \({T}\) is the tension, and \({\mu}\) is the linear mass density.
How to solve
Use the relationship between frequency and length to find the new length.
Step 1: Set up the ratio of frequencies
Since tension and linear mass density are constant, \(\frac{f_1}{f_2}=\frac{l_2}{l_1}\).
Step 2: Solve for \(l_2\)
Rearrange the equation to solve for \(l_2: l_2=l_1 \cdot \frac{f_1}{f_2}\).
Step 3: Substitute the given values
Substitute \(l_1=90 \mathrm{~cm}, f_1=400 \mathrm{~Hz}\), and \(f_2=600 \mathrm{~Hz}\) into the equation.
\(
l_2=90 \cdot \frac{400}{600}
\)
Step 4: Calculate \(l_2\)
\(
\begin{aligned}
& l_2=90 \cdot \frac{2}{3} \\
& l_2=60 \mathrm{~cm}
\end{aligned}
\)
The resonating length of the wire with a fundamental frequency of 600 Hz is 60 cm.
A tuning fork resonates with a sonometer wire of length 1 m stretched with a tension of 6 N. When the tension in the wire is changed to 54 N, the same tuning fork produces 12 beats per second with it. The frequency of the tuning fork is ______ Hz. [JEE Main 2024]
(d)
\(
\begin{array}{ll}
f=\frac{1}{2} L \sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}} \\
f_1=\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{6}{\mu}} & f_2=\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{54}{\mu}} \\
\frac{f_1}{f_2}=\frac{1}{3} & f_2-f_1=12 \\
f_1=6 H Z &
\end{array}
\)
A point source is emitting sound waves of intensity \(16 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{Wm}^{-2}\) at the origin. The difference in intensity (magnitude only) at two points located at a distance of 2 m and 4 m from the origin respectively will be _______ \(\times 10^{-8} \mathrm{Wm}^{-2}\). [JEE Main 2024]
(c) Intensity at the origin: \(I_0=16 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{Wm}^{-2}\)
Distance 1: \(r_1=2 \mathrm{~m}\)
Distance 2: \(r_2=4 \mathrm{~m}\)
Intensity of a point source is inversely proportional to the square of the distance:
\(
I=\frac{P}{4 \pi r^2}
\)
How to solve?
Calculate the intensity at each distance and then find the difference.
Step 1: Calculate the intensity at \(r_1=2 \mathrm{~m}\)
The intensity at distance \(r_1\) is given by:
\(I_1=\frac{P}{4 \pi r_1^2}\)
We know that at the origin (very close to the source), the intensity is \(I_0=16 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{Wm}^{-2}\).
We can express the power of the source as:
\({P}=I_0 \times 4 \pi r_{0^0}^2\), where \(r_0\) is a very small distance close to zero.
Since the intensity at the origin is given, we can assume that \(I_0\) is measured at a distance \(r_0\) such that \(I_0=\frac{P}{4 \pi r_0^2}\).
Therefore, we can write the intensity at \(r_1\) as:
\(I_1=I_0 \frac{r_0^2}{r_1^2}\)
However, since we are interested in the ratio of intensities, we can directly use the inverse square law:
\(I_1=I_0 \frac{r_0^2}{r_1^2}\)
Since we are given the intensity at the origin as \(16 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{Wm}^{-2}\), we can consider this as the intensity at a reference distance \(r_0\).
Thus, we can write the intensity at \(r_1=2 \mathrm{~m}\) as:
\(I_1=16 \times 10^{-8} \times \frac{r_0^2}{2^2}\)
If we assume \(r_0\) is very small, we can consider the intensity at \(r_1\) relative to the intensity at a reference distance.
So, we can use the formula:
\(I_1=I_0 \frac{r_0^2}{r_1^2}\)
Since we are given the intensity at the origin, we can assume that \(I_0\) is measured at a distance \(r_0\) such that \(I_0=\frac{P}{4 \pi r_0^2}\).
Therefore, we can write the intensity at \(r_1\) as:
\(I_1=\frac{P}{4 \pi r_1^2}\)
Substituting \(P=I_0 \times 4 \pi r_0^2\), we get:
\(I_1=I_0 \frac{r_0^2}{r_1^2}\)
If we consider the intensity \(I_0\) as the intensity at a reference distance \(r_0\), we can write:
\(I_1=16 \times 10^{-8} \times \frac{r_0^2}{2^2}\)
However, since we are interested in the ratio of intensities, we can directly use the inverse square law:
\(I_1=I_0\left(\frac{r_0}{r_1}\right)^2\)
If we assume \(r_0\) is very small, we can consider the intensity at \(r_1\) relative to the intensity at a reference distance.
So, we can use the formula:
\(I_1=\frac{I_0}{r_1^2}\)
Substituting the given values:
\(I_1=\frac{16 \times 10^{-8}}{2^2}\)
\(I_1=\frac{16 \times 10^{-8}}{4}\)
\(I_1=4 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{Wm}^{-2}\)
Step 2: Calculate the intensity at \(r_2=4 \mathrm{~m}\)
Similarly, the intensity at distance \(r_2\) is:
\(I_2=\frac{I_0}{r_2^2}\)
\(I_2=\frac{16 \times 10^{-8}}{4^2}\)
\(I_2=\frac{16 \times 10^{-8}}{16}\)
\(I_2=1 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{Wm}^{-2}\)
Step 3: Calculate the difference in intensity
The difference in intensity is:
\(\Delta I=\left|I_1-I_2\right|\)
\(\Delta I=\left|4 \times 10^{-8}-1 \times 10^{-8}\right|\)
\(\Delta I=3 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{Wm}^{-2}\)
The difference in intensity is \(3 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{Wm}^{-2}\).
In a closed organ pipe, the frequency of fundamental note is 30 Hz . A certain amount of water is now poured in the organ pipe so that the fundamental frequency is increased to 110 Hz . If the organ pipe has a cross-sectional area of \(2 \mathrm{~cm}^2\), the amount of water poured in the organ tube is ______ g. (Take the speed of sound in air is \(330 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\) ) [JEE Main 2024]
(d)
\(
\begin{aligned}
&\begin{aligned}
& \frac{V}{4 \ell_1}=30 \Rightarrow \ell_1=\frac{11}{4} m \\
& \frac{V}{4 \ell_2}=110 \Rightarrow \ell_2=\frac{3}{4} m \\
& \Delta \ell=2 m
\end{aligned}\\
&\text { Change in volume }=A \Delta \ell=400 \mathrm{~cm}^3\\
&M=400 \mathrm{~g} ;\left(\because \rho=1 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{cm}^3\right)
\end{aligned}
\)
A closed organ pipe 150 cm long gives 7 beats per second with an open organ pipe of length 350 cm , both vibrating in fundamental mode. The velocity of sound is _______ \(\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}\). [JEE Main 2024]
(b)
\(
\begin{gathered}
\mathrm{f}_{\mathrm{c}}=\frac{\mathrm{v}}{4 \ell_1} \quad \mathrm{f}_{\mathrm{o}}=\frac{\mathrm{v}}{2 \ell_2} \\
\left|\mathrm{f}_{\mathrm{c}}-\mathrm{f}_0\right|=7 \\
\frac{\mathrm{v}}{4 \times 150}-\frac{\mathrm{v}}{2 \times 350}=7 \\
\frac{\mathrm{v}}{600 \mathrm{~cm}}-\frac{\mathrm{v}}{700 \mathrm{~cm}}=7 \\
\frac{\mathrm{v}}{6 \mathrm{~m}}-\frac{\mathrm{v}}{7 \mathrm{~m}}=7 \\
\mathrm{v}\left(\frac{1}{42}\right)=7 \\
\mathrm{v}=42 \times 7 \\
=294 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}
\end{gathered}
\)
The fundamental frequency of vibration of a string stretched between two rigid support is 50 Hz. The mass of the string is 18 g and its linear mass density is \(20 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{m}\). The speed of the transverse waves so produced in the string is _______ \(\mathrm{ms}^{-1}\) [JEE Main 2023]
(b) The fundamental frequency \(f\) is 50 Hz .
The mass of the string \(m\) is 18 g .
The linear mass density \(\mu\) is \(20 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{m}\).
The length of the string \(L\) can be calculated using the formula \(L=\frac{m}{\mu}\).
The speed of a transverse wave on a string is given by \(v=2 L f\), where \(L\) is the length of the string and \(f\) is the frequency.
How to solve?
First calculate the length of the string, then calculate the speed of the transverse wave.
Step 1: Calculate the length of the string
The length of the string is given by \(L=\frac{\boldsymbol{m}}{\boldsymbol{\mu}}\).
Convert the mass to \(\mathrm{kg}: m=18 \mathrm{~g}=0.018 \mathrm{~kg}\).
Convert the linear mass density to \(\mathrm{kg} / \mathrm{m}: \mu=20 \frac{\mathrm{~g}}{\mathrm{~m}}=0.020 \frac{\mathrm{~kg}}{\mathrm{~m}}\).
Calculate the length:
\(L=\frac{0.018 \mathrm{~kg}}{0.020 \frac{\mathrm{~kg}}{\mathrm{~m}}}\)
\(L=0.9 \mathrm{~m}\)
Step 2: Calculate the speed of the transverse wave
The speed of the transverse wave is given by \(v=2 L f\).
Substitute the values:
\(v=2 \cdot 0.9 \mathrm{~m} \cdot 50 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
\(v=90 \frac{\mathrm{~m}}{\mathrm{~s}}\)
The speed of the transverse wave in the string is \(90 \frac{\mathrm{~m}}{\mathrm{~s}}\).
In an experiment with sonometer when a mass of 180 g is attached to the string, it vibrates with fundamental frequency of 30 Hz. When a mass m is attached, the string vibrates with fundamental frequency of 50 Hz. The value of m is _______ g. [JEE Main 2023]
(d) Mass \(m_1=180 \mathrm{~g}\) corresponds to frequency \(f_1=30 \mathrm{~Hz}\).
Mass \(m\) corresponds to frequency \(f_2=50 \mathrm{~Hz}\).
The frequency of a vibrating string is proportional to the square root of the tension.
Tension in the string is due to the weight of the attached mass: \({T}={m g}\).
How to solve?
Use the relationship between frequency and tension to find the unknown mass \(m\).
Step 1: Set up the ratio of frequencies and tensions
The frequency is proportional to the square root of the tension: \(f \propto \sqrt{T}\).
The tension is proportional to the mass: \({T} \propto {m}\).
Therefore, \(f \propto \sqrt{m}\).
Set up the ratio: \(\frac{f_1}{f_2}=\frac{\sqrt{m_1}}{\sqrt{m}}\).
Step 2: Solve for \(m\)
Square both sides of the equation: \(\frac{f_1^2}{f_2^2}=\frac{m_1}{m}\).
Rearrange to solve for \(m: m=m_1 \cdot \frac{f_2^2}{f_1^2}\).
Substitute the given values: \(m=180 \mathrm{~g} \cdot \frac{(50 \mathrm{~Hz})^2}{(30 \mathrm{~Hz})^2}\).
Calculate the value of \(m: m=180 \mathrm{~g} \cdot \frac{2500}{900}=180 \mathrm{~g} \cdot \frac{25}{9}=20 \mathrm{~g} \cdot 25=500 \mathrm{~g}\).
The value of \(m\) is 500 g.
For a certain organ pipe, the first three resonance frequencies are in the ratio of \(1: 3: 5\) respectively. If the frequency of fifth harmonic is 405 Hz and the speed of sound in air is \(324 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}\) the length of the organ pipe is _____ m. [JEE Main 2023]
(a) The first three resonance frequencies are in the ratio \(1: 3: 5\).
The frequency of the fifth harmonic is 405 Hz .
The speed of sound in air is \(324 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\).
The resonance frequencies of a closed organ pipe are odd multiples of the fundamental frequency.
The formula for the frequency of the \(n\)-th harmonic in a closed organ pipe is \(f_n=n \frac{v}{4 L}\), where \(n\) is an odd integer, \(v\) is the speed of sound, and \(L\) is the length of the pipe.
Use the formula for the frequency of the \({n}\)-th harmonic in a closed organ pipe to find the length of the pipe.
Step 1: Find the fundamental frequency
Since the fifth harmonic corresponds to \(n=5\), we have \(f_5=5 f_1\).
Given \(f_5=405 \mathrm{~Hz}\), we can find the fundamental frequency \(f_1\) :
\(f_1=\frac{f_5}{5}=\frac{405 \mathrm{~Hz}}{5}=81 \mathrm{~Hz}\).
Step 2: Calculate the length of the pipe
Use the formula for the fundamental frequency \((n=1)\) : \(f_1=\frac{v}{4 L}\).
Rearrange the formula to solve for \(L: L=\frac{v}{4 f_1}\).
Substitute the given values: \(L=\frac{324 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}}{4 \times 81 \mathrm{~Hz}}\).
Calculate the length: \(L=\frac{324}{324} \mathrm{~m}=1 \mathrm{~m}\).
The length of the organ pipe is 1 m.
The equation of wave is given by
\(
\mathrm{Y}=10^{-2} \sin 2 \pi(160 t-0.5 x+\pi / 4)
\)
where \(x\) and \(Y\) are in m and t in \(s\). The speed of the wave is _______ \(\mathrm{km} \mathrm{h}^{-1}\). [JEE Main 2023]
(c) In the wave equation \(\mathrm{y}=\mathrm{A} \sin (\omega \mathrm{t}-\mathrm{kx}+\phi)\)
Speed of wave, \(v=\frac{\omega}{k}\)
Comparing given equation,
\(
\begin{aligned}
& \omega=2 \pi(160) \\
& {K}=(0.5) 2 \pi \\
& {v}=\frac{160}{0.5}=3200 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}=320 \times \frac{18}{5} \frac{\mathrm{~km}}{\mathrm{hr}}=1152 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}
\end{aligned}
\)
A transverse harmonic wave on a string is given by
\(
y(x, t)=5 \sin (6 t+0.003 x)
\)
where x and y are in cm and t in sec. The wave velocity is ______ \(\mathrm{ms}^{-1}\). [JEE Main 2023]
(b) \(v=\frac{w}{k}=\frac{6}{.003 \times 10^2}=\frac{6}{3}=\frac{60}{3}=20 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\)
A guitar string of length 90 cm vibrates with a fundamental frequency of 120 Hz. The length of the string producing a fundamental frequency of 180 Hz will be _______ cm . [JEE Main 2023]
(d) The formula relating frequency and length is \(f=\frac{v}{2 L}\), where \(v\) is the speed of the wave on the string.
Since frequency and length are inversely proportional, we have:
\(\frac{f_1}{f_2}=\frac{L_2}{L_1}\)
\(
L_2=L_1 \cdot \frac{f_1}{f_2}=90 \mathrm{~cm} \cdot \frac{120 \mathrm{~Hz}}{180 \mathrm{~Hz}}=60 \mathrm{~cm}
\)
The length of the string producing a fundamental frequency of 180 Hz is 60 cm.
An organ pipe 40 cm long is open at both ends. The speed of sound in air is \(360 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}\). The frequency of the second harmonic is _________ Hz. [JEE Main 2023]
For an organ pipe open at both ends, the frequency of the \(n\)-th harmonic is given by \(f_n=n \frac{v}{2 L}\), where \(n=1,2,3, \ldots\)
Calculate the frequency of the second harmonic
Use the formula \(f_n=n \frac{v}{2 L}\) with \(n=2\).
\(
\begin{aligned}
& f_2=2 \cdot \frac{360 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}}{2 \cdot 0.4 \mathrm{~m}} \\
& f_2=\frac{720}{0.8} \mathrm{~Hz} \\
& f_2=900 \mathrm{~Hz}
\end{aligned}
\)
The frequency of the second harmonic is 900 Hz.
The displacement equations of two interfering waves are given by
\(
y_1=10 \sin \left(\omega t+\frac{\pi}{3}\right) \mathrm{cm}, y_2=5[\sin \omega t+\sqrt{3} \cos \omega t] \mathrm{~cm} \text { respectively. }
\)
The amplitude of the resultant wave is ________ cm. [JEE Main 2023]
(a) Displacement equation of the first wave: \(y_1=10 \sin \left(\omega t+\frac{\pi}{3}\right) \mathrm{cm}\)
Displacement equation of the second wave: \(y_2=5[\sin \omega t+\sqrt{3} \cos \omega t] \mathrm{cm}\)
\(
y_2=5[\sin \omega t+\sqrt{3} \cos \omega t]
\)
\(
\begin{aligned}
& y_2=10\left[\frac{1}{2} \sin \omega t+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \cos \omega t\right] \\
& y_2=10\left[\cos \left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) \sin \omega t+\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) \cos \omega t\right] \\
& y_2=10 \sin \left(\omega t+\frac{\pi}{3}\right)
\end{aligned}
\)
Compare the two wave equations:
\(y_1=10 \sin \left(\omega t+\frac{\pi}{3}\right)\)
\(y_2=10 \sin \left(\omega t+\frac{\pi}{3}\right)\)
The phase difference \(\phi\) is:
\(\phi=\frac{\pi}{3}-\frac{\pi}{3}=0\)
Use the formula for the resultant amplitude:
\(A=\sqrt{A_1^2+A_2^2+2 A_1 A_2 \cos (\phi)}\)
\(A=\sqrt{10^2+10^2+2(10)(10) \cos (0)}\)
\(A=\sqrt{100+100+200}\)
\(A=\sqrt{400}\)
\(A=20 \mathrm{~cm}\)
The amplitude of the resultant wave is 20 cm.
Two simple harmonic waves having equal amplitudes of 8 cm and equal frequency of 10 Hz are moving along the same direction. The resultant amplitude is also 8 cm . The phase difference between the individual waves is ________ degree. [JEE Main 2023]
(c)
\(
\begin{aligned}
&A_R=\sqrt{A_1^2+A_2^2+2 A_1 A_2 \cos \phi}\\
&8=\sqrt{8^2+8^2+2 \times 8 \times 8 \cos \phi}\\
&\Rightarrow \cos \phi=-\frac{1}{2}\\
&\Rightarrow \phi=120^{\circ}
\end{aligned}
\)
The distance between two consecutive points with phase difference of \(60^{\circ}\) in a wave of frequency 500 Hz is 6.0 m. The velocity with which the wave is travelling is ________ km/s. [JEE Main 2023]
(d) Frequency of the wave: \(f=500 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
Phase difference between two points: \(\Delta \phi=60^{\circ}=\frac{\pi}{3}\) rad
Distance between the two points: \(\Delta x=6.0 \mathrm{~m}\)
Relationship between phase difference, distance, and wavelength: \(\Delta \phi=\frac{2 \pi}{\lambda} \Delta x\)
Relationship between wave velocity, frequency, and wavelength: \(v=f \lambda\)
Calculate the wavelength \(\lambda\)
Use the formula: \(\Delta \phi=\frac{2 \pi}{\lambda} \Delta x\)
Rearrange to solve for \(\lambda: \lambda=\frac{2 \pi \Delta x}{\Delta \phi}\)
Substitute the given values: \(\lambda=\frac{2 \pi(6.0 \mathrm{~m})}{\frac{\pi}{3}}\)
Simplify: \(\lambda=2 \cdot 6 \cdot 3 \mathrm{~m}=36 \mathrm{~m}\)
Calculate the wave velocity \(v\)
Use the formula: \(v=f \lambda\)
Substitute the given values: \(v=(500 \mathrm{~Hz})(36 \mathrm{~m})\)
Calculate: \(v=18000 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\)
Convert to \(\mathrm{km} / \mathrm{s}: ~ v=18 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{s}\)
The velocity of the wave is \(18 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{s}\).
A wire of length 30 cm, stretched between rigid supports, has it’s \({n}^{\text {th }}\) and \(({n}+1)^{\text {th }}\) harmonics at 400 Hz and 450 Hz, respectively. If tension in the string is 2700 N, it’s linear mass density is __________ \(\mathrm{kg} / \mathrm{m}\). [JEE Main 2022]
(c)
\(
\begin{aligned}
& \ell=30 \mathrm{~cm}=0.3 \mathrm{~m} \\
& \mathrm{~T}=2700 \mathrm{~N} \\
& \mathrm{f}_{\mathrm{n}}=\frac{\mathrm{nv}}{2 \ell}=\frac{\mathrm{n}}{2 \ell} \times \sqrt{\frac{\mathrm{T}}{\mu}} \\
& \mathrm{f}_{\mathrm{n}+1}=\frac{(\mathrm{n}+1)}{2 \ell} \sqrt{\frac{\mathrm{I}}{\mu}} \\
& \mathrm{f}_{\mathrm{n}}=\frac{400}{450}=\frac{\mathrm{n}}{(\mathrm{n}+1)} \\
& \mathrm{n}=8 \\
& 400=\frac{8}{2 \times 0.3} \times 30 \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{\mu}} \\
& \mu=3 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}
\end{aligned}
\)
In an experiment to determine the velocity of sound in air at room temperature using a resonance tube, the first resonance is observed when the air column has a length of 20.0 cm for a tuning fork of frequency 400 Hz is used. The velocity of the sound at room temperature is \(336 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}\). The third resonance is observed when the air column has a length of ________ cm . [JEE Main 2022]
(d)
\(
\lambda=\frac{V}{f}=\frac{336}{400}=84 \mathrm{~cm}
\)
At first resonance, \(\frac{\lambda}{4}=l+e \Rightarrow e=1 \mathrm{~cm}\)
At \(3^{\text {rd }}\) resonance, \(l_3+e=\frac{5 \lambda}{4}\).
\(
\Rightarrow l_3=5(21)-1=104 \mathrm{~cm}
\)
Explanation:
Explanation:
\(
\begin{aligned}
&\lambda=\frac{v}{f}\\
&\text { Given that } v=336 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s} \text { and } f=400 \mathrm{~Hz} \text { : }\\
&\lambda=\frac{336 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}}{400 \mathrm{~Hz}}=0.84 \mathrm{~m}=84 \mathrm{~cm}
\end{aligned}
\)
Determine the end correction:
The first resonance length is given as \(L_1=20 \mathrm{~cm}\). The effective length of the air column at the first resonance can be expressed as:
\(
L_1+e=\frac{\lambda}{4}
\)
Substituting the values:
\(
20 \mathrm{~cm}+e=\frac{84 \mathrm{~cm}}{4}=21 \mathrm{~cm}
\)
From this, we can find the end correction \(e\) :
\(
e=21 \mathrm{~cm}-20 \mathrm{~cm}=1 \mathrm{~cm}
\)
Calculate the length for the third resonance
For the third resonance, the effective length of the air column can be expressed as:
\(
L_3+e=\frac{5 \lambda}{4}
\)
Substituting the value of \({\lambda}\) :
\(
L_3+1 \mathrm{~cm}=\frac{5 \times 84 \mathrm{~cm}}{4}=105 \mathrm{~cm}
\)
Now, solving for \(L_3\) :
\(
L_3=105 \mathrm{~cm}-1 \mathrm{~cm}=104 \mathrm{~cm}
\)
The third resonance is observed when the air column has a length of 104 cm.
A tunning fork of frequency 340 Hz resonates in the fundamental mode with an air column of length 125 cm in a cylindrical tube closed at one end. When water is slowly poured in it, the minimum height of water required for observing resonance once again is ______ cm. (Velocity of sound in air is \(340 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}\) )
(a)
\(
\lambda=\frac{\mathrm{V}}{\mathrm{f}}=\frac{340}{340}=1 \mathrm{~m}
\)
First resonating length \(=\frac{\lambda}{4}=25 \mathrm{~cm}\)
Second resonating length \(=\frac{3 \lambda}{4}=75 \mathrm{~cm}\)
Third resonating length \(=\frac{5 \lambda}{4}=125 \mathrm{~cm}\)
Height of water required \(=125-75=50 \mathrm{~cm}\)
Explanation:
Frequency of tuning fork: \(f=340 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
Length of air column for first resonance: \(L_1=125 \mathrm{~cm}=1.25 \mathrm{~m}\)
Velocity of sound in air: \(v=340 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\)
For a closed tube, resonance occurs at lengths \(L_n=\frac{(2 n-1) \lambda}{4}\), where \(n=1,2,3, \ldots\)
The first resonance (fundamental mode) occurs at \(n=1\), and the next resonance occurs at \(n=3\).
How to solve?
Calculate the wavelength of the sound wave, then find the length of the air column for the next resonance, and finally calculate the height of water required.
Step 1: Calculate the wavelength of the sound wave
Use the formula \(v=f \lambda\).
Rearrange to solve for \(\lambda: \lambda=\frac{v}{f}\).
Substitute the given values: \(\lambda=\frac{340 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}}{340 \mathrm{~Hz}}=1 \mathrm{~m}\).
Step 2: Calculate the length of the air column for the next resonance
The next resonance occurs at \(n=3\), so \(L_3=\frac{(2(3)-1) \lambda}{4}=\frac{5 \lambda}{4}\).
Substitute the value of \(\lambda: L_3=\frac{5(1 \mathrm{~m})}{4}=1.25 \mathrm{~m}\).
Step 3: Calculate the height of water required
The height of water required is the difference between the length for the next resonance and the length for the first resonance: \(h=L_3-L_1\).
Substitute the values: \(h=1.25 \mathrm{~m}-0.25 \mathrm{~m}=1 \mathrm{~m}=100 \mathrm{~cm}-125 \mathrm{~cm}=50 \mathrm{~cm}\).
The minimum height of water required for observing resonance once again is 50 cm.
A set of 20 tuning forks is arranged in a series of increasing frequencies. If each fork gives 4 beats with respect to the preceding fork and the frequency of the last fork is twice the frequency of the first, then the frequency of last fork is _______ Hz. [JEE Main 2022]
(b) There are 20 tuning forks.
Each fork gives 4 beats with the preceding fork.
The frequency of the last fork is twice the frequency of the first.
The beat frequency is the difference between the frequencies of two sound waves.
For \(n\) tuning forks with a constant beat frequency difference, the total frequency difference is \((n-1)\) times the beat frequency.
How to solve?
Calculate the total frequency difference and use the given ratio to find the frequency of the last fork.
Step 1: Calculate the total frequency difference
The total frequency difference is the number of intervals between forks multiplied by the beat frequency:
Total difference \(=(20-1) \times 4=19 \times 4=76 \mathrm{~Hz}\).
Step 2: Set up the equations
Let \(f_1\) be the frequency of the first fork and \(f_{20}\) be the frequency of the last fork. We know that \(f_{20}=2 f_1\) and \(f_{20}-f_1=76\).
Step 3: Solve for \(f_1\)
Substitute \(f_{20}=2 f_1\) into the second equation:
\(2 f_1-f_1=76\)
\(f_1=76 \mathrm{~Hz}\).
Step 4: Solve for \(f_{20}\)
Use \(f_{20}=2 f_1\) :
\(f_{20}=2 \times 76=152 \mathrm{~Hz}\).
The frequency of the last fork is 152 Hz.
The first overtone frequency of an open organ pipe is equal to the fundamental frequency of a closed organ pipe. If the length of the closed organ pipe is 20 cm. The length of the open organ pipe is _____ cm. [JEE Main 2022]
(d)
\(
\begin{aligned}
& 2 \times\left(\frac{V}{2 L_0}\right)=\left(\frac{V}{4 L_c}\right) \\
& \Rightarrow L_0=4 L_c \\
& =4 \times 20 \\
& =80 \mathrm{~cm}
\end{aligned}
\)
Explanation:
The first overtone frequency of an open organ pipe is equal to the fundamental frequency of a closed organ pipe.
The length of the closed organ pipe is 20 cm.
The first overtone frequency of an open organ pipe is 2 times the fundamental frequency.
The fundamental frequency of an open organ pipe is \(f_{\text {open }}=\frac{v}{2 L_{\text {open }}}\).
The fundamental frequency of a closed organ pipe is \(f_{\text {closed }}=\frac{v}{4 L_{\text {closed }}}\).
How to solve
Equate the first overtone frequency of the open pipe to the fundamental frequency of the closed pipe and solve for the length of the open pipe.
Step 1: Write the equation for the first overtone frequency of the open pipe.
The first overtone frequency of an open pipe is twice its fundamental frequency:
\(
f_{\text {open_overtone }}=2 f_{\text {open }}=2 \cdot \frac{v}{2 L_{\text {open }}}=\frac{v}{L_{\text {open }}}
\)
Step 2: Write the equation for the fundamental frequency of the closed pipe.
The fundamental frequency of a closed pipe is:
\(
f_{\text {closed }}=\frac{v}{4 L_{\text {closed }}}
\)
Step 3: Equate the two frequencies and solve for \(L_{\text {open }}\).
Given that \(f_{\text {open_overtone }}=f_{\text {closed }}\) :
\(
\begin{aligned}
& \frac{v}{L_{\text {open }}}=\frac{v}{4 L_{\text {closed }}} . \\
& L_{\text {open }}=4 L_{\text {closed }} .
\end{aligned}
\)
Step 4: Substitute the given value of \(L_{\text {closed }}\) and calculate \(L_{\text {open }}\).
\(
\begin{aligned}
& L_{\text {closed }}=20 \mathrm{~cm} \\
& L_{\text {open }}=4 \cdot 20=80 \mathrm{~cm}
\end{aligned}
\)
The length of the open organ pipe is 80 cm.
Two travelling waves of equal amplitudes and equal frequencies move in opposite directions along a string. They interfere to produce a stationary wave whose equation is given by \(y=\left(10 \cos \pi x \sin \frac{2 \pi t}{T}\right) \mathrm{cm}\). The amplitude of the particle at \(x=\frac{4}{3} \mathrm{~cm}\) will be ________ cm. [JEE Main 2022]
(b)
\(
\begin{aligned}
& A=|10 \cos (\pi x)| \\
& \text { At } x=\frac{4}{3} \\
& A=\left|10 \cos \left(\pi \times \frac{4}{3}\right)\right| \\
& =|-5 \mathrm{~cm}| \\
& \therefore \text { Amp }=5 \mathrm{~cm}
\end{aligned}
\)
Explanation:
The equation of the stationary wave can be expressed in the form:
\(
y=A \cos (k x) \sin (\omega t)
\)
We need to find the amplitude of the particle at \(x=\frac{4}{3} \mathrm{~cm}\). The amplitude of the particle at a specific position \(x\) in a stationary wave is given by the term \(A \cos (k x)\).
Substituting \(x=\frac{4}{3} \mathrm{~cm}\) into the cosine term:
\(
\cos (k x)=\cos \left(\pi \cdot \frac{4}{3}\right) =-\frac{1}{2}
\)
Calculate the amplitude at \(x=\frac{4}{3} \mathrm{~cm}\)
Now we can find the amplitude at this position:
\(
\begin{aligned}
\text { Amplitude }= & A \cos (k x)=10 \cdot \cos \left(\frac{4 \pi}{3}\right)=10 \\
& \cdot\left(-\frac{1}{2}\right)=-5 \mathrm{~cm}
\end{aligned}
\)
Since amplitude is a measure of displacement and is always taken as a positive quantity, we can state that the amplitude of the particle at \(x=\frac{4}{3} \mathrm{~cm}\) is: 5 cm.
A wire having a linear mass density \(9.0 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}\) is stretched between two rigid supports with a tension of 900 N. The wire resonates at a frequency of 500 Hz. The next higher frequency at which the same wire resonates is 550 Hz. The length of the wire is _______ m. [JEE Main 2021]
(d) Linear mass density: \(\mu=9.0 \times 10^{-4} \frac{\mathrm{~kg}}{\mathrm{~m}}\)
Tension: \({T}={9 0 0} {N}\)
Resonant frequency: \(f_1=500 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
Next higher resonant frequency: \(f_2=550 \mathrm{~Hz}\)
The frequency of the \(n\)-th harmonic on a string fixed at both ends is given by \(f_n=n \frac{v}{2 L}\), where \(v\) is the wave speed and \(L\) is the length of the string.
The wave speed on a string is given by \(v=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}}\).
How to solve?
Find the wave speed, then use the difference between consecutive resonant frequencies to find the length of the wire.
Step 1: Calculate the wave speed
The wave speed is given by:
\(v=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}}\)
\(v=\sqrt{\frac{900}{9.0 \times 10^{-4}}}\)
\(v=\sqrt{10^6}\)
\(v=1000 \frac{\mathrm{~m}}{\mathrm{~s}}\)
Step 2: Determine the relationship between consecutive frequencies
The difference between consecutive resonant frequencies is constant and equal to \(\frac{v}{2 L}\) :
\(f_2-f_1=(n+1) \frac{v}{2 L}-n \frac{v}{2 L}\)
\(f_2-f_1=\frac{v}{2 L}\)
Step 3: Calculate the length of the wire
Substitute the given values and solve for \(L\) :
\(550-500=\frac{1000}{2 L}\)
\(50=\frac{1000}{2 L}\)
\(L=\frac{1000}{2 \times 50}\)
\(L=\frac{1000}{100}\)
\(L=10 m\)
The length of the wire is 10 m.
A tuning fork is vibrating at 250 Hz. The length of the shortest closed organ pipe that will resonate with the tuning fork will be ________ cm. (Take the speed of sound in air as \(340 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}\) ) [JEE Main 2021]
(c) The resonant frequency of a closed organ pipe of length \(L\) is
\(
\mathrm{f}=\frac{n v}{4 L}
\)
Here, \({n}=\) odd positive Integer
\(v=\) speed of sound in air
For \(L\) to be minimum, \({n}=1\)
\(
\begin{aligned}
& \therefore 250=\frac{v}{4 L} \Rightarrow 250=\frac{340}{4 L} \Rightarrow L=\frac{34}{4 \times 25}=0.34 \mathrm{~m} \\
& \Rightarrow {~L}=34 \mathrm{~cm}
\end{aligned}
\)
Two waves are simultaneously passing through a string and their equations are :
\(y_1=A_1 \sin k(x-v t), y_2=A_2 \sin k\left(x-v t+x_0\right)\). Given amplitudes \(A_1=12 \mathrm{~mm}\) and \(A_2=5 \mathrm{~mm}\), \(x_0=3.5 \mathrm{~cm}\) and wave number \(k=6.28 \mathrm{~cm}^{-1}\). The amplitude of resulting wave will be ______ mm. [JEE Main 2021]
(a)
\(
\begin{aligned}
&y_1=A_1 \sin k(x-v t)\\
&y_1=12 \sin 6.28(x-v t)\\
&\mathrm{y}_2=5 \sin 6.28({x}-{vt}+3.5)
\end{aligned}
\)
The phase difference between two waves can be calculated as
\(
\Delta \phi=\frac{2 \pi}{\lambda} \Delta x
\)
From equation of waves, the value of
\(
\Delta {x}=({x}-{vt}+3.5)-({x}-{vt})=3.5 \mathrm{~cm}
\)
We know that, wave number is \({k}=2 \pi / \lambda\).
Now, the phase difference is
\(
\Delta \phi={k} \Delta {x}=6.28 \times 3.5=2 \pi \times 3.5=7 \pi
\)
The amplitude of resulting wave can be calculated by using the following relation,
\(
A_{n e t}=\sqrt{A_1^2+A_2^2+2 A_1 A_2 \cos \Delta \phi}
\)
Substituting the values in above expression,
\(
\begin{aligned}
& \begin{array}{l}
{A}_{\text {net }}=\sqrt{12^2+5^2+2 \times 12 \times 5 \times \cos 7 \pi} \\
=\sqrt{144+25+120 \times(-1)} \\
{A}_{\text {net }}=\sqrt{49}=7 \mathrm{~mm}
\end{array}
\end{aligned}
\)
Thus, the amplitude of resultant wave is 7 mm.
Two travelling waves produces a standing wave represented by equation, \(y=1.0 \mathrm{~mm} \cos \left(1.57 \mathrm{~cm}^{-1}\right) x \sin \left(78.5 \mathrm{~s}^{-1}\right) t\)
The node closest to the origin in the region \(x>0\) will be at \(x=\) ________cm. [JEE Main 2021]
(a)
\(
\begin{aligned}
&\text { For node }\\
&\cos \left(1.57 \mathrm{~cm}^{-1}\right) \mathrm{x}=0\\
&\left(1.57 \mathrm{~cm}^{-1}\right) \mathrm{x}=\frac{\pi}{2}\\
&\mathrm{x}=\frac{\pi}{2(1.57)} \mathrm{cm}=1 \mathrm{~cm}
\end{aligned}
\)
Explanation:
The position of the node closest to the origin for a given standing wave equation.
What’s given in the problem
The equation of the standing wave: \(y=1.0 \mathrm{~mm} \cos \left(1.57 \mathrm{~cm}^{-1} x\right) \sin \left(78.5 \mathrm{~s}^{-1} t\right)\)
Nodes occur where the displacement is always zero.
For a standing wave of the form \({y}={A} \cos (k x) \sin (\omega t)\), nodes occur when \(\cos (k x)=0\).
How to solve?
Find the smallest positive value of \(x\) that satisfies the condition for a node.
Step 1: Find the condition for nodes.
Nodes occur when \(\cos (k x)=0\).
\(k\) is the wave number and \(x\) is the position.
Step 2: Find the general solution for \({x}\).
\(
\begin{aligned}
& \cos (k x)=0 \text { when } k x=\frac{(2 n+1) \pi}{2}, \text { where } n \text { is an integer }(n=0,1,2, \ldots) . \\
& x=\frac{(2 n+1) \pi}{2 k}
\end{aligned}
\)
Step 3: Find the position of the node closest to the origin \((x>0)\).
The closest node to the origin occurs when \(n={0}\).
\(
x=\frac{\pi}{2 k}
\)
Step 4: Substitute the given value of \(k\) and calculate \(x\).
\(
\begin{aligned}
& k=1.57 \mathrm{~cm}^{-1} \approx \frac{\pi}{2} \mathrm{~cm}^{-1} \\
& x=\frac{\pi}{2 \times \frac{\pi}{2} \mathrm{~cm}^{-1}} \\
& x=1 \mathrm{~cm}
\end{aligned}
\)
The node closest to the origin in the region \(x>0\) is at \(x=1 \mathrm{~cm}\).
The amplitude of wave disturbance propagating in the positive \(x\)-direction is given by \(y=\frac{1}{(1+x)^2}\) at time \(\mathrm{t}=0\) and \(y=\frac{1}{1+(x-2)^2}\) at \(\mathrm{t}=1 \mathrm{~s}\), where \(x\) and \(y\) are in metres. The shape of wave does not change during the propagation. The velocity of the wave will be ______ \(\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}\). [JEE Main 2021]
(b) At time \(t=0\) :\(y=\frac{1}{1+x^2}\)
At time \(t=1\) :\(y=\frac{1}{1+(x-2)^2}\)
Determine the maximum amplitude at both times:
For \(t=0\) : The maximum amplitude occurs when \(x=0\) :
\(
y_{\max }(t=0)=\frac{1}{1+0^2}=1 \mathrm{~m}
\)
For \(t=1\) : The maximum amplitude occurs when \(x-2=0\) (i.e., \(x=2\) ):
\(
y_{\max }(t=1)=\frac{1}{1+0^2}=1 \mathrm{~m}
\)
Identify the positions of maximum amplitude:
At \(t=0\), the maximum amplitude is at \(x=0\).
At \(t=1\), the maximum amplitude is at \(x=2\).
Calculate the distance traveled by the wave:
The wave travels from \(x=0\) to \(x=2\) in 1 second.
Therefore, the distance traveled by the wave is:
\(
\Delta x=2-0=2 \mathrm{~m}
\)
Calculate the velocity of the wave:
The velocity \(v\) of the wave is given by the formula:
\(
v=\frac{\Delta x}{\Delta t}
\)
Here, \(\Delta t=1 \mathrm{~s}\) :
\(
v=\frac{2 \mathrm{~m}}{1 \mathrm{~s}}=2 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}
\)
The velocity of the wave is \(2 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\).
A closed organ pipe of length \(L\) and an open organ pipe contain gases of densities \(\rho_1\) and \(\rho_2\) respectively. The compressibility of gases are equal in both the pipes. Both the pipes are vibrating in their first overtone with same frequency. The length of the open pipe is \(\frac{x}{3} L \sqrt{\frac{\rho_1}{\rho_2}}\) where x is ______ (Round off to the Nearest Integer) [JEE Main 2021]
(d) First overtone of open pipe \(=\frac{v_2}{L_2}\)
First overtone of closed pipe at one end \(=\frac{3 v}{4 L}\)
As per question,
\(
\begin{aligned}
& \frac{3 V}{4 L}=\frac{V_2}{L} \\
& \Rightarrow \sqrt{\frac{B}{\rho_1}} \cdot \frac{3}{4 L}=\sqrt{\frac{B}{\rho_2}} \cdot \frac{1}{L_2}\left(\because V=\sqrt{\frac{B}{\rho}}\right) \\
& \Rightarrow L_2=\frac{4 L}{3} \sqrt{\frac{\rho_1}{\rho_2}} \ldots . . \text { (i) }
\end{aligned}
\)
According to question, the length of the open pipe is
\(
\frac{x}{3} L \sqrt{\frac{\rho_1}{\rho_2}} \dots(ii)
\)
Comparing Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
\(
x=4
\)
The mass per unit length of a uniform wire is \(0.135 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{cm}\). A transverse wave of the form \(y=-0.21 \sin (x+30 t)\) is produced in it, where \(x\) is in meter and \(t\) is in second. Then, the expected value of tension in the wire is \(x \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~N}\). Value of x is _____ . (Round off to the nearest integer) [JEE Main 2021]
(d) Mass per unit length: \(\mu=0.135 \frac{\mathrm{~g}}{\mathrm{~cm}}=0.0135 \frac{\mathrm{~kg}}{\mathrm{~m}}\)
Wave equation: \(y=-0.21 \sin (x+30 t)\)
Wave speed formula: \(v=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}}\), where \(T\) is tension and \(\mu\) is mass per unit length.
General form of a wave equation: \(y=A \sin (k x \pm \omega t)\), where \(\omega\) is angular frequency and \(k\) is wave number.
Wave speed can also be expressed as \(v=\frac{\omega}{k}\).
How to solve?
Calculate the wave speed using the wave equation, then use the wave speed formula to find the tension.
Step 1: Find the wave speed \(v\).
From the wave equation \(y=-0.21 \sin (x+30 t)\), we can identify \(\omega=30 \frac{\mathrm{rad}}{\mathrm{s}}\) and \(k=1 \frac{\mathrm{rad}}{\mathrm{m}}\).
\(
v=\frac{\omega}{k}30 \frac{{~m}}{{~s}}
\)
Step 2: Calculate the tension \({T}\).
Use the formula \(v=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}}\) and solve for \(T\) :
\(
T=\mu v^2=12.15 \mathrm{~N}
\)
Step 3: Express the tension in the required format.
The tension is given as \(x \times 10^{-2} N\).
\(
\begin{aligned}
& 12.15=x \times 10^{-2} \\
& x=1215
\end{aligned}
\)
Step 4: Round off to the nearest integer.
\(
x \approx 1215
\)
The value of \(x\) is 1215.
The percentage increase in the speed of transverse waves produced in a stretched string if the tension is increased by \(4 \%\), will be _______ \(\%\). [JEE Main 2021]
(a)
\(
\begin{aligned}
&\text { Speed of transverse wave is }\\
&\begin{aligned}
& V=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}} \\
& \ln V=\frac{1}{2} \ln T-\frac{1}{2} \ln \mu \\
& \frac{\Delta V}{V}=\frac{1}{2} \frac{\Delta T}{T} \\
& =\frac{1}{2} \times 4 \\
& \Rightarrow \frac{\Delta V}{V}=2 \%
\end{aligned}
\end{aligned}
\)
A one-metre-long (both ends open) organ pipe is kept in a gas that has double the density of air at STP. Assuming the speed of sound in air at STP is \(300 {~m} / {s}\), the frequency difference between the fundamental and second harmonic of this pipe is _____ Hz. [JEE Main 2020]
(a) Length of the organ pipe: \(L=1 \mathrm{~m}\)
Density of the gas: \(\rho_{\text {gas }}=2 \rho_{\text {air }}\)
Speed of sound in air at STP: \(v_{\text {air }}=300 \frac{\mathrm{~m}}{\mathrm{~s}}\)
Speed of sound in a gas: \(v=\sqrt{\frac{B}{\rho}}\), where \(B\) is the bulk modulus and \(\rho\) is the density.
For an open organ pipe, the frequency of the \(n\)-th harmonic is given by: \(f_n=n \frac{v}{2 L}\), where \(n=1,2,3, \ldots\)
How to solve?
Calculate the speed of sound in the gas.
Calculate the fundamental frequency.
Calculate the second harmonic frequency.
Find the difference between the second harmonic and fundamental frequencies.
Step 1: Calculate the speed of sound in the gas
The bulk modulus \({B}\) remains the same since the gas is only changing in density. The speed of sound in the gas is:
\(v_{g a s}=\sqrt{\frac{B}{\rho_{g a s}}}\)
\(v_{\text {air }}=\sqrt{\frac{B}{\rho_{a i r}}}\)
Therefore:
\(\frac{v_{\text {gas }}}{v_{\text {air }}}=\sqrt{\frac{\rho_{\text {air }}}{\rho_{\text {gas }}}}=\sqrt{\frac{\rho_{\text {air }}}{2 \rho_{\text {air }}}}=\sqrt{\frac{1}{2}}\)
\(v_{g a s}=v_{a i r} \sqrt{\frac{1}{2}}=\frac{v_{a i r}}{\sqrt{2}}=\frac{300}{\sqrt{2}} \frac{\mathrm{~m}}{\mathrm{~s}}\)
Step 2: Calculate the fundamental frequency
For the fundamental frequency, \(n=1\).
\(
f_1=\frac{v_{g a s}}{2 L}=\frac{300}{2 \cdot 1 \cdot \sqrt{2}}=\frac{150}{\sqrt{2}} \mathrm{~Hz}
\)
Step 3: Calculate the second harmonic frequency
For the second harmonic, \(n=2\).
\(
f_2=2 \frac{v_{g a s}}{2 L}=2 f_1=2 \cdot \frac{150}{\sqrt{2}}=\frac{300}{\sqrt{2}} \mathrm{~Hz}
\)
Step 4: Find the difference between the second harmonic and fundamental frequencies
\(
\Delta f=f_2-f_1=\frac{300}{\sqrt{2}}-\frac{150}{\sqrt{2}}=\frac{150}{\sqrt{2}}=\frac{150 \sqrt{2}}{2}=75 \sqrt{2} \approx 106.07 \mathrm{~Hz}
\)
The frequency difference between the fundamental and second harmonic is approximately 106.07 Hz.
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