Hi Barrie,
Copper can propagates both longitudinal waves and transverse waves.
In a solid,longitudinal waves travel at a speed represented by the
formula
v=(Y/p)^(1/2)
where p is the density of the solid and Y is called the elastic modulus
The density of the copper is about 8.9 gramms per mm^3 ,the elastic
modulus of copper ranges from 75 to 130 Gpa (many kinds of copper,brass,or
others).so the corespondance longitudinal speed ranges from 2900 m/s to 3800
m/s.
As for the transverse waves,the speed is dependent on the shape.
Temperature is a fator to influnce the speed,higer the temperature,faster
the speed.
Hope it helps.
Baoli Liu
Shenyang Conservatory of Music
China
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发件人: Barrie Heaton <Piano@forte.airtime.co.uk>
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日期: 1998年11月28日 4:11
主题: 20 Centigrade?
>Can you help this man
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>Barrie,
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>Hi there, could you tell me or find out for me what the velocity of
>sound is in copper at 20 Centigrade? Thanx
>Nicholas
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