ANALYSIS

In experiment 304: Transverse wave: frequency of vibration, we were able to

perform the experiment related to a moving wave that consists of oscillations
occurring perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer. we will see the
relationship of velocity, frequency and wavelength. Transverse wave is difficult to
see with our eyes, however, what we see in the experiment experiment shows a
vibrational pattern. A standing wave pattern are produced whenever two waves of
identical frequency interfere with one another while traveling opposite directions
along the same medium.

The goal of this experiment is to analyze the concept of frequency of vibration with
respect to the transverse wave. To verify each stretched string’s frequency of
vibration is the main goal of this experiment. In addition, it also aims to identify how
the tension and linear mass density affects the vibrating string’s frequency.

For this experiment, we used 5 guitar strings of different diameters. Each string
used for every trial is attached to a string vibrator where the intensity of the
vibration induced to the attached string is regulated by the sine wave generator. In
the other end of the string, di±erent weights were attached as per the instructed
weights needed for each trial and is hanged by a frictionless pulley. All this set-up is
mounted in two iron-stands to avoid the string from touching the table surface
which will obstruct the wave propagation
CONCLUSION

A transverse wave is a wave in which vibrating elements move in a direction

perpendicular to the direction that the wave moves. Transverse waves are always
characterized by particle motion being perpendicular to wave motion. The
relationship between the tension and the linear mass density of a material (𝜇) to the
number of segments or standing waves a material can create to a given frequency.

Tension is directly proportional to the frequency and inversely proportional to the

number of segments. As tension increases, frequency also increases and also as
tension increases, number of segments decreases. Tension and frequency is directly
proportional with each other because the tension applied on the string vibrate at all
harmonics of the fundamental. Each of these harmonics will form a standing wave
on the string.

The relationship of the diameter of the string and its linear mass density to the
number of segments and frequency. As linear mass density increases, number of
segments increases and frequency decreases. Therefore, linear mass density is
directly proportional to number of segments and inversely proportional to
frequency.
APPLICATION

In Civil Engineering, we are responsible for maintainance of structures, making sure

the physical stability of roads, bridges, dams, and buildings. Foresee the potential
consequences of strong earthquakes on urban areas and civil infrastructure.

Ground vibration from driven piling represents a loss of useful energy. It may also
affect people and buildings. Vibration emanates from the shaft of the pile and from
the toe as it is advanced incrementally into the soil. The interaction of these waves,
one with the other, and with ground surface, and/or with layered strata having
different acoustic impedances, creates a complex and varying pattern of particle
movement at any surface recording point. Eccentric impact at the head of the pile
creates direct surface waves in which the dominant particle motion is
radial-horizontal in character.

Vibration at the ground surface some distance from the source is usually recorded
as a velocity or acceleration varying with time
ERROR ANALYSIS

Sources of error were wrong measurement of the length of the total number of
segments since you cannot place the meter stick near the string for it will affect the
movement of the wave. In addition, we must count the number of segment after it
passes the stylus because the stylus is affected by the clip that connects the string
vibrator to the stylus. Two, we must also consider the measurement of the length of
string with complete number of segment. Last, we must check the different
relationship of frequency to the segment, tension, linear mass density and length.