PHYS 2133
Chapter 17 Problems

Chapter Objectives

1. Understand the difference between transverse and compressional waves.
2. Understand the concept of resonance.
3. Calculate the amplitude of two waves that are constructively/destructively interfering.  Determine the conditions necessary for resonance and standing waves.

Conceptual Questions

1. What is the purpose of the slide on a trombone?

Selected Problems $$

1. The fundamental frequency of an open organ pipe corresponds to middle C (261.6 Hz on the chromatic musical scale). The third resonance of a closed organ pipe has the same frequency. What are the lengths of the two pipes?

Solutions