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A 75.0-cm-long wire of mass 5.625 g is tied at both ends and adjusted to a tension of 35.0 N. When it is vibrating in its second overtone, find (a). the frequency and wavelength at which it is vibrat...
See AnswerQ: Calculate the mean free path of air molecules at 3.50
Calculate the mean free path of air molecules at 3.50 × 10-13 atm and 300 K. (This pressure is readily attainable in the laboratory; see Exercise 18.23.) As in Example 18.8, model the air molecules as...
See AnswerQ: At what temperature is the root-mean-square speed of
At what temperature is the root-mean-square speed of nitrogen molecules equal to the root-mean-square speed of hydrogen molecules at 20.00C? (Hint: Appendix D shows the molar mass (in g/mol) of each e...
See AnswerQ: The atmosphere of Mars is mostly CO2 (molar mass 44.
The atmosphere of Mars is mostly CO2 (molar mass 44.0 g/mol) under a pressure of 650 Pa, which we shall assume remains constant. In many places the temperature varies from 0.00C in summer to -1000C...
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For diatomic carbon dioxide gas (CO2, molar mass 44.0 g/mol) at T = 300 K, calculate (a). the most probable speed vmp; (b). the average speed vav; (c). the root-mean-square speed vrms.
See AnswerQ: Two organ pipes, open at one end but closed at the
Two organ pipes, open at one end but closed at the other, are each 1.14 m long. One is now lengthened by 2.00 cm. Find the beat frequency that they produce when playing together in their fundamentals....
See AnswerQ: In the situation described in Exercise 17.42, the man’s
In the situation described in Exercise 17.42, the man’s metabolism will eventually return the temperature of his body (and of the soft drink that he consumed) to 37.0°C. If his body releases energy a...
See AnswerQ: On the planet Arrakis a male ornithoid is flying toward his mate
On the planet Arrakis a male ornithoid is flying toward his mate at 25.0 m/s while singing at a frequency of 1200 Hz. If the stationary female hears a tone of 1240 Hz, what is the speed of sound in th...
See AnswerQ: A sound wave in air at 200C has a frequency of 320
A sound wave in air at 200C has a frequency of 320 Hz and a displacement amplitude of 5.00 × 10-3 mm. For this sound wave calculate the (a). pressure amplitude (in Pa); (b). intensity (in W/m2); (...
See AnswerQ: A car alarm is emitting sound waves of frequency 520 Hz.
A car alarm is emitting sound waves of frequency 520 Hz. You are on a motorcycle, traveling directly away from the parked car. How fast must you be traveling if you detect a frequency of 490 Hz?
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