Fixed Standing Waves Flashcards by Su Vu | Brainscape

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Fixed Standing Wave

What is the length of a fundamental wave?

A

L = 1/2λ

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Fixed Standing Wave

What is the length of the first overtone?

A

L = λ

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What’s the pattern of the length formula for fixed standing wave?

A

The wavelength increases by 1/2 when the overtone increases

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