A stretched wire vibrates with a frequency of 80 H z when the tension is T 1 and frequency of 150 H z when the tension is T 2 . When the tension is T 1 + T 2 , its frequency of vibration is (in Hz)

Option 1 - <p>170</p>
Option 2 - <p>230&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
Option 3 - <p>240</p>
Option 4 - <p>210</p>
10 Views|Posted 4 months ago
Asked by Shiksha User
1 Answer
A
4 months ago
Correct Option - 1
Detailed Solution:

Frequency in the stretched wire is

f = 1 2 l T μ

f 1 2 = T 1 4 μ l 2

f 2 2 = T 2 4 μ l 2

T 1 + T 2 4 μ l 2 = f 2

f 2 = f 1 2 + f 1 2

f = 80 2 + 150 2 = 170 H z

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Taking an Exam? Selecting a College?

Get authentic answers from experts, students and alumni that you won't find anywhere else.

On Shiksha, get access to

66K
Colleges
|
1.2K
Exams
|
6.9L
Reviews
|
1.8M
Answers

Learn more about...

Physics Waves 2021

Physics Waves 2021

View Exam Details

Most viewed information

Summary

Share Your College Life Experience

Didn't find the answer you were looking for?

Search from Shiksha's 1 lakh+ Topics

or

Ask Current Students, Alumni & our Experts

Have a question related to your career & education?

or

See what others like you are asking & answering