Question: A longitudinal standing wave can be created in a long, thin aluminum rod by stroking the rod with very dry fingers. This is often done

A longitudinal standing wave can be created in a long, thin aluminum rod by stroking the rod with very dry fingers. This is often done as a physics demonstration, creating a high pitched, very annoying whine. From a wave perspective, the standing wave is equivalent to a sound standing wave in an open-open tube. As FIGURE EX17.21 shows, both ends of the rod are antinodes. What is the fundamental frequency of a 2.0-m-long aluminum rod?

Aluminum rod FIGURE EX17.21

Aluminum rod FIGURE EX17.21

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