University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 15 - Mechanical Waves - Problems - Exercises - Page 500: 15.52

Answer

$A = \frac{g~\mu~\lambda^2}{(2\pi)^2~F}$

Work Step by Step

We can find an expression for $\omega$. $\omega = 2\pi~f$ $\omega = 2\pi~(\frac{v}{\lambda})$ $\omega = 2\pi~\sqrt{\frac{F}{\mu}}~(\frac{1}{\lambda})$ The ant will become momentarily weightless if the magnitude of the vertical acceleration of the rope exceeds $g$ as the rope descends in the vertical plane. The maximum acceleration is given by the expression $\omega^2~A$. We can find the minimum wave amplitude. $\omega^2~A = g$ $A = \frac{g}{\omega^2}$ $A = \frac{g}{[2\pi~\sqrt{\frac{F}{\mu}}~(\frac{1}{\lambda})]^2}$ $A = \frac{g~\mu~\lambda^2}{(2\pi)^2~F}$
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