Understanding Physical Science

Mini-Quiz: Equation for Sound Created from a Wire

Take this Mini-Quiz to check your understanding of the lesson material.


QUIZ

Self-check your understanding

  1. What happens when you go from a one-dimension string to a wire with a diameter?

  2. If used a thinner wire, what would happen to the frequency?

  3. If you double the length of the wire, what happens to the frequency?

Pick an answer to see instant feedback. Re-read the lesson if you miss one.

If you got all three correct, you are on your way to becoming a Champion in Physics. If you had problems, you had better look over the material again.


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Resources and references

The following resources provide information on this subject:

Websites

Vibrating String – Hyperphysics

Vibration of Stretched Strings – TutorVista.com

Vibrating string – Wikipedia

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