Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2017 Physics Question 35

Practice objective / multiple choice question 35 from the 2017 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Physics examination.

Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2017 Physics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 35 IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • PHYSICS • objective

A string of length \(L=1.20\) m, mass per unit length \(\mu=0.010\) kg m⁻¹, is fixed at both ends.\n(a) If its fundamental frequency is \(120\) Hz, find the tension in the string.\n(b) The tension is then increased by \(25\) %. What is the frequency of the third harmonic under the new tension?\n(c) If a small mass is attached at the midpoint, creating a node there, determine the frequency of the fundamental mode of the whole system under the original tension.

Answer Options

A. Tension = 9.12×10² N; third‑harmonic frequency after 25 % increase = 4.55×10² Hz; fundamental with midpoint node = 2.68×10² Hz
B. Tension = 8.00×10² N; third‑harmonic frequency after 25 % increase = 3.95×10² Hz; fundamental with midpoint node = 2.35×10² Hz
Correct Answer C. Tension = 8.29×10² N; third‑harmonic frequency after 25 % increase = 4.03×10² Hz; fundamental with midpoint node = 2.40×10² Hz
D. Tension = 7.45×10² N; third‑harmonic frequency after 25 % increase = 3.78×10² Hz; fundamental with midpoint node = 2.12×10² Hz
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Tension = 8.29×10² N; third‑harmonic frequency after 25 % increase = 4.03×10² Hz; fundamental with midpoint node = 2.40×10² Hz

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This is Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2017 Physics Question 35. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Physics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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