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The assigned problems encompass various aspects of wave physics, including wave properties, sound propagation, and Doppler effects. This paper demonstrates detailed solutions to five problems, emphasizing clarity, precision, and critical understanding, with proper application of physics principles, algebraic manipulation, and units conversion.

Problem 1: Calculating the Distance Between Crests in an Aluminum Bar Wave

Given data: sound speed in aluminum, v = 1400 m/s; frequency, f = 1000 Hz.

The relationship between wave speed, frequency, and wavelength is expressed as:

v = λ × f, where λ is the wavelength.

Rearranged to find wavelength:

λ = v / f = 1400 m/s ÷ 1000 Hz = 1.4 meters.

Therefore, the distance between successive crests, which equals the wavelength, is 1.4 meters.

Problem 2: Determining the Altitude and Speed of a Flying Plane from Sound Arrival Data

Given Data: Speed of sound, v_sound = 343 m/s; time for sound to reach detector, t = 4.00 s; the plane has traveled a distance equal to half its altitude when the sound is detected.

Part a: Calculating the altitude of the plane

The sound takes 4 seconds to reach the detector, so the distance the sound traveled:

d_sound = v_sound × t = 343 m/s × 4.00 s = 1372 meters.

Assuming the airplane is directly above the boat at the moment of sound emission, the sound traveled along the hypotenuse of a right triangle where the vertical leg is the altitude (h) and the horizontal leg is the distance traveled by the plane during time t. However, the problem states that when the sound is received, the plane has traveled a distance equal to half its altitude.

Let h be the altitude. Then, the horizontal distance traveled by the plane during time t is:

d_horizontal = (1/2) × h.

The total distance the sound travels equals the hypotenuse, which relates to the geometry:

d_sound^2 = h^2 + d_horizontal^2.

Replace d_horizontal with (1/2)h:

1372^2 = h^2 + (0.5h)^2 = h^2 + 0.25h^2 = 1.25h^2.

Solving for h:

h^2 = 1372^2 / 1.25 ≈ (1,883,584) / 1.25 ≈ 1,507,667.2.

h ≈ √1,507,667.2 ≈ 1228 meters.

Part b: Calculating the plane's speed

The horizontal distance traveled by the plane during time t is:

d_horizontal = 0.5 × h ≈ 0.5 × 1228 m ≈ 614 meters.

Since the plane traveled this distance in 4 seconds, its speed is:

v_plane = d / t = 614 m / 4 s ≈ 153.5 m/s.

Converting to knots:

1 knot ≈ 0.5144 m/s.

So, v_plane in knots:

153.5 m/s ÷ 0.5144 ≈ 298.4 knots.

Thus, the plane's altitude is approximately 1228 meters, and its speed is approximately 153.5 meters per second or 298.4 knots.

Problem 3: Estimating Wavelength of a 20,000 Hz Sound Wave in Air

Given: frequency, f = 20,000 Hz; speed of sound in air, v ≈ 343 m/s at standard conditions.

Using v = λ × f:

λ = v / f = 343 m/s ÷ 20,000 Hz = 0.01715 meters ≈ 1.72 centimeters.

This wavelength is near the upper limit of human hearing, consistent with the high frequency.

Problem 4: Length of an Organ Pipe Closed at One End with a Fundamental Frequency of 20 Hz

The fundamental frequency for a closed pipe is given by:

f = v / 4L, where L is the length.

Rearranged:

L = v / (4f) = 343 m/s ÷ (4 × 20 Hz) = 343 / 80 = 4.2875 meters.

So, the length of the organ pipe is approximately 4.29 meters.

Problem 5: Approaching Truck's Speed from Doppler Effect Data

Given: stationary horn frequency, f_s = 440 Hz; observed frequency, f_o = 480 Hz; speed of sound, v = 343 m/s.

The Doppler effect formula for a source approaching a stationary observer is:

f_o = f_s × (v + v_o) / v, where v_o is the speed of the truck approaching.

Rearranged to solve for v_o:

v_o = (f_o / f_s) × v - v = [(480 / 440) × 343] - 343.

Calculate ratio:

480 / 440 ≈ 1.0909.

Multiplying:

1.0909 × 343 ≈ 374.

Now, find v_o:

v_o = 374 - 343 = 31 m/s.

Converting m/s to mph:

1 m/s ≈ 2.237 mph, so:

31 m/s × 2.237 ≈ 69.4 mph.

Therefore, the truck approaches at approximately 31 meters per second or 69.4 miles per hour.

Summary and Critical Reflection

These problems demonstrate fundamental wave principles such as wave speed, wavelength, Doppler effects, and resonance in pipes, which are central to understanding sound propagation and wave behavior. Accurate algebraic manipulation and unit conversions are crucial, especially under real-world constraints where precise measurements influence engineering designs and safety considerations. These solutions exemplify how physics connects theoretical concepts with practical applications, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking in analyzing and solving complex wave phenomena.

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