Problem 14.17 Two steel guitar strings have the same length. String A has a diam

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Problem 14.17

Two steel guitar strings have the same length. String A has a diameter of 0.60mm and is under 450.0N of tension. String B has a diameter of 1.0mm and is under a tension of 830.0N .

Part A

Find the ratio of the wave speeds, vA/vB, in these two strings.

Express your answer using two significant figures.

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Problem 14.17

Two steel guitar strings have the same length. String A has a diameter of 0.60mm and is under 450.0N of tension. String B has a diameter of 1.0mm and is under a tension of 830.0N .

Part A

Find the ratio of the wave speeds, vA/vB, in these two strings.

Express your answer using two significant figures.

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Explanation / Answer

vA/vB = sqrt(Fa/Fb) * db/da = sqrt(450/830) * 1mm/0.6mm

= 1.227

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