Peoples Physics Concepts

11.7. Standing Waves http://www.ck12.org

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Simulation

Wave on a String (PhET Simulation)

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1. A violin string vibrates, when struck, as a standing wave with a frequency of 260 Hz. When you place your
   finger on the same string so that its length is reduced to 2/3 of its original length, what is its new vibration
   frequency? What is the new 3rd harmonic?


2. The length of the western section of the Bay Bridge is 2.7 km.