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Mechanical Waves and Sound

Question 1
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How would an increase in Planck's constant affect the period of oscillation for a standing wave on a string with fixed tension and linear density?

Question 2
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What does superposition principle state about two or more waves passing through each other?

Question 3
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In an open-ended tube, where do antinodes occur?

Question 4
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Assuming gravitational acceleration was somehow reduced globally while keeping other variables stable, predict how this alteration might impact standing wave patterns formed inside wind instruments?

Question 5
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What physical quantity is measured in Hertz (Hz)?

Question 6
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How would the beat frequency between two sound waves of slightly different frequencies change if the speed of sound increases due to warmer air temperatures?

Question 7
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Why do overtones exist when plucking a guitar string instead of just hearing the fundamental frequency?

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Question 8
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If the length of an open-closed tube is increased such that it becomes twice its original length, what happens to the frequency of its fundamental mode of vibration?

Question 9
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What impact will adding additional mass per unit length uniformly along a vibrating string have on its standing wave pattern?

Question 10
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Which instrument would most likely be used to measure the frequency of a sound wave?