Physics 121: Physics of Music

Due Thursday 31 August1995

Assignment 1

1. Express the following quantities in the units specified.
 
      1 yard in m
              8
      2.9 x 10  seconds in megaseconds
              -5
      3.8 x 10   seconds in ms
              11
      7.6 x 10   ng in grams
              -16
      5.7 x 10    m in fm
2. Making your own metronome. You will need a piece of string, a weight, some tape and a watch.