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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach 5th Edition · Traveling Waves · Problem 63
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Randall D. Knight — Traveling Waves: Problem 63

The G string on a guitar is a 0.46-mm-diameter steel string with a linear density of 1.3 g/m. When the string is properly tuned to 196 Hz, the wave speed on the string is 250 m/s. Tuning is done by turning the tuning screw, which slowly tightens—and stretches—the string. By how many mm does a 75-cm-long G string stretch when it's first tuned?

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Given: 1.3 g, 250 m

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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach · 5th Edition
Author: Randall D. Knight
Publisher: Pearson
Chapter: Traveling Waves