Solve each question using GRASS method.
1. Calculate the period T, in seconds (s), for the following cyclical events:
a. 3 classes every 210 minutes
b. 5 swings of a pendulum in 6 s
2. Calculate the frequency f, in hertz (Hz), for the following cyclical events:
a. 210 oscillations in 5.0 s
b. 25 revolutions of a turntable in 0.5 minute
3. As a train pulls out of the station going 45 m/s it blasts its horn, what is the frequency heard by the train if the passengers still at the station are hearing 373 Hz?
1.
a. To find the period T, we divide the total time by the number of cycles.
T = 210 minutes / 3 classes = 70 minutes/class = 70 * 60 seconds/class = 4200 seconds/class
b. To find the period T, we divide the total time by the number of cycles.
T = 6 seconds / 5 swings = 1.2 seconds/swing
2.
a. To find the frequency f, we divide the number of cycles by the total time.
f = 210 oscillations / 5.0 seconds = 42 Hz
b. To find the frequency f, we divide the number of cycles by the total time.
f = 25 revolutions / 0.5 minutes = 50 Hz
3. The frequency heard by the train is affected by the train's velocity. We can use the formula for Doppler effect to find the new frequency:
f1 = frequency heard by the passengers still at the station = 373 Hz
v = velocity of the train = 45 m/s
v_sound = speed of sound = 343 m/s (assumed)
The formula for the Doppler effect is given by:
f2 = f1 * (v_sound / (v_sound ± v))
If the train and the sound source are moving towards each other, we use the plus sign. If they are moving away from each other, we use the minus sign. In this case, since the train is moving away from the source, we use the minus sign.
f2 = 373 Hz * (343 m/s / (343 m/s - 45 m/s))
f2 = 373 Hz * (343 m/s / 298 m/s)
f2 ≈ 429 Hz
So, the frequency heard by the train is approximately 429 Hz.
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Apologies for the confusion in my previous response. Let's double-check the answers.
1.
a. To find the period T, we divide the total time by the number of cycles.
T = 210 minutes / 3 classes = 70 minutes/class = 70 * 60 seconds/class = 4200 seconds/class
b. To find the period T, we divide the total time by the number of cycles.
T = 6 seconds / 5 swings = 1.2 seconds/swing
2.
a. To find the frequency f, we divide the number of cycles by the total time.
f = 210 oscillations / 5.0 seconds = 42 Hz
b. To find the frequency f, we divide the number of cycles by the total time.
f = 25 revolutions / (0.5 minutes * 60 seconds/minute) = 0.83 Hz
3. To calculate the frequency heard by the train, we can use the formula for Doppler effect:
f' = f * (v_sound / (v_sound ± v))
Given:
f = 373 Hz
v = 45 m/s
v_sound = 343 m/s (assumed)
Using the minus sign since the train is moving away from the sound source:
f' = 373 Hz * (343 m/s / (343 m/s - 45 m/s))
f' ≈ 404 Hz
So, the corrected frequency heard by the train is approximately 404 Hz.
Thank you for catching the mistake, and I apologize for any confusion caused.
To solve these questions using the GRASS method, we need to convert the given values into the appropriate units and then apply the formulas. The GRASS method stands for Given, Required, Analyze, Solution, and Substitute.
1a. Given:
- Number of classes: 3
- Time for each class: 210 minutes
Required: Period T in seconds
Analyze:
- The period is the time it takes for one complete cycle of the event.
- To convert minutes to seconds, we multiply by 60.
Solution:
- The period T is given by the formula: T = Total time / Number of cycles
- Total time = Number of classes * Time for each class (converted to seconds)
- T = (3 * 210 * 60) / 1
Substitute:
- T = (3 * 210 * 60) / 1
- Calculate the result.
1b. Given:
- Number of swings: 5
- Time for 5 swings: 6 seconds
Required: Period T in seconds
Analyze:
- The period is the time it takes for one complete cycle of the event.
Solution:
- The period T is given by the formula: T = Total time / Number of cycles
- T = Time for 5 swings / Number of swings
Substitute:
- T = 6 seconds / 5
- Calculate the result.
2a. Given:
- Number of oscillations: 210
- Time for 210 oscillations: 5.0 seconds
Required: Frequency f in hertz
Analyze:
- The frequency is the number of complete cycles per second.
Solution:
- The frequency f is given by the formula: f = Number of cycles / Total time
- f = Number of oscillations / Time for 210 oscillations
Substitute:
- f = 210 / 5.0
- Calculate the result.
2b. Given:
- Number of revolutions: 25
- Time for 25 revolutions: 0.5 minutes
Required: Frequency f in hertz
Analyze:
- The frequency is the number of complete cycles per second.
- To convert minutes to seconds, we multiply by 60.
Solution:
- The frequency f is given by the formula: f = Number of cycles / Total time
- Total time = Time for 25 revolutions (converted to seconds)
Substitute:
- f = 25 / (0.5 * 60)
- Calculate the result.
3. Given:
- Speed of the train: 45 m/s
- Frequency heard by passengers at the station: 373 Hz
Required: Frequency heard by the train
Analyze:
- The frequency heard by an observer is affected by the relative motion between the source and the observer.
- The frequency heard by the train will be different due to its own motion.
Solution:
- The frequency heard by the train can be calculated using the formula: f_observed = f_source * (v_sound + v_observer) / (v_sound + v_source)
- The speed of sound in air is approximately 343 m/s.
Substitute:
- f_source = 373 Hz
- v_sound = 343 m/s
- v_observer = speed of the train
Calculate the result.
To solve these questions using the GRASS method, we need to understand the relationship between the frequency, period, and other relevant quantities.
The GRASS method stands for:
G - Given: Identify the given information or quantities.
R - Required: Determine what is being asked or required in the question.
A - Analysis: Analyze the given information and determine the relationship or formula that will help solve the problem.
S - Solution: Substitute the values into the formula and calculate the solution.
S - Statement: Provide the final answer with the correct units and any necessary explanation.
Let's solve each question using this method:
1. Calculate the period T, in seconds (s), for the following cyclical events:
a. 3 classes every 210 minutes
G: Given that there are 3 classes every 210 minutes.
R: We need to calculate the period T.
A: The period, T, is the time for one complete cycle of an event. We can use the formula T = (total time) / (number of cycles).
The total time is 210 minutes. The number of cycles is 3.
S: Substituting the values into the formula, we get T = 210 minutes / 3 = 70 minutes.
But we need to convert minutes to seconds, so T = 70 minutes * 60 seconds/minute = 4200 seconds.
S: The period T for 3 classes every 210 minutes is 4200 seconds.
b. 5 swings of a pendulum in 6 s
G: Given that there are 5 swings of a pendulum in 6 seconds.
R: We need to calculate the period T.
A: Again, we can use the formula T = (total time) / (number of cycles).
The total time is 6 seconds. The number of cycles is 5.
S: Substituting the values into the formula, we get T = 6 seconds / 5 = 1.2 seconds.
S: The period T for 5 swings of a pendulum in 6 seconds is 1.2 seconds.
2. Calculate the frequency f, in hertz (Hz), for the following cyclical events:
a. 210 oscillations in 5.0 s
G: Given that there are 210 oscillations in 5.0 seconds.
R: We need to calculate the frequency f.
A: The frequency, f, is the number of cycles per second. We can use the formula f = (number of cycles) / (total time).
The number of cycles is 210. The total time is 5.0 seconds.
S: Substituting the values into the formula, we get f = 210 oscillations / 5.0 seconds = 42 Hz.
S: The frequency f for 210 oscillations in 5.0 seconds is 42 Hz.
b. 25 revolutions of a turntable in 0.5 minute
G: Given that there are 25 revolutions of a turntable in 0.5 minute.
R: We need to calculate the frequency f.
A: Once again, we can use the formula f = (number of cycles) / (total time).
The number of cycles is 25. The total time is 0.5 minute.
S: Substituting the values into the formula, we get f = 25 revolutions / 0.5 minute = 50 Hz.
S: The frequency f for 25 revolutions of a turntable in 0.5 minute is 50 Hz.
3. As a train pulls out of the station going 45 m/s, it blasts its horn. What is the frequency heard by the train if the passengers at the station are hearing 373 Hz?
G: Given that the train is moving at 45 m/s and the passengers at the station hear a frequency of 373 Hz.
R: We need to calculate the frequency heard by the train.
A: This question involves the Doppler effect, which states that the frequency of a wave changes due to relative motion between the source and the observer. The general formula for the Doppler effect is f' = f(v + vr) / (v - vs), where f' is the observed frequency, f is the frequency of the source, v is the speed of sound, vr is the relative velocity towards the receiver, and vs is the velocity of the source. In this case, the relative velocity is the sum of the velocity of sound and the velocity of the source, as the train is moving towards the passengers.
Using the given information, f = 373 Hz, v = 343 m/s (speed of sound), and vs = 45 m/s (velocity of the train).
S: Substituting the values into the formula, we get f' = 373 Hz * (343 m/s + 45 m/s) / (343 m/s - 45 m/s).
Calculating this expression, we find f' ≈ 460.81 Hz.
S: The frequency heard by the train as it pulls out of the station at 45 m/s is approximately 460.81 Hz.
Note: In the analysis step, it's important to understand the specific formula or concept relevant to the question. In the case of the the GRASS method, we use the formulas T = (total time) / (number of cycles) for the period and f = (number of cycles) / (total time) for the frequency. Additionally, when dealing with the Doppler effect, we apply the specific formula f' = f(v + vr) / (v - vs).