Answer:
[tex] f=16.46 Hz[/tex]
Explanation:
The equation of the speed of a mechanical wave in terms of the tension and linear density, of the cable in our case, is given by:
[tex]v=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}}[/tex]
Where:
And we know that v = λ*f
Because a standing waves pattern is produced that has 4.5 wavelengths between the two poles and the distance between poles is 19.9 meters, the value of the wavelength is: λ = 19.9/4.5 = 4.4 m.
Therefore, the frequency will be:
[tex]\lambda f=\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}}[/tex]
[tex]f=\frac{1}{\lambda}\sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}}[/tex]
[tex]f=\frac{1}{4.4}\sqrt{\frac{572}{0.109}}[/tex]
[tex] f=16.46 Hz[/tex]
I hope it helps you!