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Chapter 13 Problem 99GP

Question

A vertical hollow tube is connected to a speaker, which vibrates vertically with simple harmonic motion (Figure 13–32). The speaker operates with constant amplitude, A, but variable frequency, 𝑓.  A slender pencil is placed inside the tube. (a) At low frequencies the pencil stays in contact with the speaker at all times; at higher frequencies the pencil begins to rattle. Explain the reason for this behavior. (b) Find an expression for the frequency at which rattling begins.

Solution

Step 1 of 3

We know that the acceleration experienced by the speaker as a function of its frequency and the amplitude of its vibration.

ie, total time elapsed of

 

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

A vertical hollow tube is connected to a speaker, which

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