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The graphs of the transverse velocity and acceleration of the point
Answer to Problem 102P
The graph of the transverse velocity of the point
And that of acceleration is
Explanation of Solution
The given wave is harmonic.
Write the general expression for a harmonic wave.
Here,
Write the expression of the given standing wave.
Compare equations (I) and (II).
Write the expression for the maximum velocity.
Here,
Substitute
Transverse velocity leads
Write the equation for transverse velocity.
Here,
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Write the equation for the maximum acceleration for a point on the string.
Here,
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Transverse acceleration leads
Write the equation for the transverse acceleration.
Here,
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Write the equation for the time period of the wave.
Here,
Substitute
Conclusion:
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The graph of the above equation is plotted in figure 1.
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The graph of the above equation is plotted in figure 2.
Thus, the graphs of the transverse velocity and acceleration of the point
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