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The total length of a sonometer wire fixed between two bridges is 110 cm. Now, two more bridges are placed to divide the length of the wire in the ratio `6:3:2`. If the tension in the wire is 400 N and the mass per unit length of the wire is `"0.01 kg m"^(-1)`, then the minimum common frequency with which all the three parts can vibrate, is

A

1000 Hz

B

1100 Hz

C

100 Hz

D

110 Hz

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To solve the problem, we need to find the minimum common frequency with which all three parts of a sonometer wire can vibrate. The wire is divided into three segments in the ratio of 6:3:2, and we have the total length, tension, and mass per unit length provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Determine the Total Length of the Wire:** The total length of the sonometer wire is given as: \[ L = 110 \text{ cm} = 1.1 \text{ m} \] 2. **Divide the Length According to the Given Ratio:** The wire is divided in the ratio of 6:3:2. Let's denote the lengths of the three segments as \(L_1\), \(L_2\), and \(L_3\). \[ L_1 + L_2 + L_3 = L \] Let \(L_1 = 6x\), \(L_2 = 3x\), and \(L_3 = 2x\). Then, \[ 6x + 3x + 2x = 1.1 \implies 11x = 1.1 \implies x = 0.1 \text{ m} \] Therefore, the lengths of the segments are: \[ L_1 = 0.6 \text{ m}, \quad L_2 = 0.3 \text{ m}, \quad L_3 = 0.2 \text{ m} \] 3. **Use the Formula for Frequency:** The frequency of vibration for a segment of wire is given by: \[ f = \frac{1}{2L} \sqrt{\frac{T}{\mu}} \] where \(T\) is the tension and \(\mu\) is the mass per unit length. 4. **Calculate the Frequencies for Each Segment:** Given: - Tension \(T = 400 \text{ N}\) - Mass per unit length \(\mu = 0.01 \text{ kg/m}\) Now, calculate the frequencies: - For \(L_1 = 0.6 \text{ m}\): \[ f_1 = \frac{1}{2 \times 0.6} \sqrt{\frac{400}{0.01}} = \frac{1}{1.2} \sqrt{40000} = \frac{1}{1.2} \times 200 = \frac{200}{1.2} \approx 166.67 \text{ Hz} \] - For \(L_2 = 0.3 \text{ m}\): \[ f_2 = \frac{1}{2 \times 0.3} \sqrt{\frac{400}{0.01}} = \frac{1}{0.6} \sqrt{40000} = \frac{1}{0.6} \times 200 = \frac{200}{0.6} \approx 333.33 \text{ Hz} \] - For \(L_3 = 0.2 \text{ m}\): \[ f_3 = \frac{1}{2 \times 0.2} \sqrt{\frac{400}{0.01}} = \frac{1}{0.4} \sqrt{40000} = \frac{1}{0.4} \times 200 = \frac{200}{0.4} = 500 \text{ Hz} \] 5. **Find the Minimum Common Frequency:** The frequencies we calculated are: \[ f_1 \approx 166.67 \text{ Hz}, \quad f_2 \approx 333.33 \text{ Hz}, \quad f_3 = 500 \text{ Hz} \] To find the minimum common frequency, we need to find the least common multiple (LCM) of the frequencies expressed in a common form. The frequencies can be expressed as: \[ f_1 = \frac{1000}{6} \text{ Hz}, \quad f_2 = \frac{1000}{3} \text{ Hz}, \quad f_3 = \frac{1000}{2} \text{ Hz} \] The LCM of the denominators (6, 3, 2) is 6. Thus, the minimum common frequency is: \[ f = \frac{1000}{6} \times 6 = 1000 \text{ Hz} \] ### Final Answer: The minimum common frequency with which all three parts can vibrate is: \[ \boxed{1000 \text{ Hz}} \]
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