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An experiment is set up to investigate standing waves on a stretched wire as shown in the diagram below.

Standing wave experiment on a stretched wire

a.

State a suitable laboratory instrument to measure the distance between the vibration generator and the wooden bridge.

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b.

Determine the wavelength, λ\lambdaλ, of the standing wave in metres.

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c.

Calculate the wave speed, vvv, of the transverse wave on the wire.

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