Consider a sine wave traveling down the stretched two- part cord of the figure.(Figure 1) Determine a formula for the ratio of the wavelengths in the two sections. (The frequency is the same in both sections.) Express your answer in terms of the variables µH and µL. ? 3D Submit Request Answer Figure < 1 of 1 >

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Constants I Periodic
Consider a sine wave traveling down the stretched two-
part cord of the figure.(Figure 1)
Determine a formula for the ratio of the wavelengths in the two sections. (The frequency is the same in both
sections.)
Express your answer in terms of the variables µH and uL.
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Is the wavelength larger in the heavier cord or the lighter?
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Transcribed Image Text:Constants I Periodic Consider a sine wave traveling down the stretched two- part cord of the figure.(Figure 1) Determine a formula for the ratio of the wavelengths in the two sections. (The frequency is the same in both sections.) Express your answer in terms of the variables µH and uL. ? Ан Submit Request Answer Figure 1 of 1 Part C Light section Heavy section Is the wavelength larger in the heavier cord or the lighter? (a) in the heavier cord Transmitted in the lighter cord pulse Submit Request Answer Reflected pulse (b) Provide Feedback II
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Formula of speed of wave in string:

   v=Tμ  Where,  T= Tension in the string.  μ= Mass per unit length. 

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