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Homework Statement
So I'm doing a string/wire telephone experiment where I'm using a signal generator to vibrate a wire at a certain input frequency. I am then taking results down for the Amplitude output. I'm not quite sure on the relationship between Stiffness constant K and Amplitude.
I've worked out the stiffness constant for 3 wires Nichrome, Copper and Constantan, and just want to show the relationship between the stiffness from Hooke's law and the amplitude.
Homework Equations
F = KΔX
Stored energy W = (1/2)KX2
Amplitude ∞ Energy2
The Attempt at a Solution
I'm not sure if it's as simple as just finding the area under the Hooke's law graphs for each metal wire (up until it's no longer elastic/the non-liner part). As the stored energy in the stiffer wires would be greater, this energy is transferred into Kinetic energy for the wires which will vibrate faster and therefore give a greater amplitude.
Would really appreciate some help, my calculations are all over the place!