Resonance Physics

A stretched string of length L = 2 m resonates in two loops. What is the wavelength of the wave?

• 1m

• 2m

• 3m

• 4m

• 6m

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A stretched string of length L = 6 m resonates in three loops. What is the wavelength of the wave?

• 1m

• 2m

• 3m

• 4m

• 6m

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

A guitar string resonates at a frequency of 500 Hz forming a standing wave pattern with 5 loops. What is the fundamental frequency?

• 100 Hz

• 200 Hz

• 300 Hz

• 400 Hz

• 500 Hz

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

The frequency of a wave is doubled when the wavelength remains the same. What happens to the speed of the wave?

• It doubles

• It quadruples

• Remains unchanged

• It is cut to one-half

• It is cut to one-fourth

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Between waves F and G, which is higher in pitch?

• Wave F

• Wave G

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Between waves F and G, which is lower in pitch?

• Wave F

• Wave G

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A low voice has...

• Short wavelengths

• No wavelengths

• Sandwich

• Long wavelengths

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The frequency of a wave increases when the speed remains the same. What happens to the distance between two consecutive crests?

• It increases

• It decreases

• Stays unchaged

• It increases first and then decreases

• It decreases first and then increases

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

A stretched string of length 8 m vibrates at a frequency of 50 Hz producing a standing wave pattern with 4 loops. What is the speed of wave?

• 50 m/s

• 100 m/s

• 150 m/s

• 200 m/s

• 250 m/s

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

A guitar string resonates at a fundamental frequency of 300 Hz. Which of the following frequencies can set the string into resonance?

• 30 Hz

• 100 Hz

• 400 Hz

• 500 Hz

• 600 Hz

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