A rope is hanging vertically straight down. The top end is being vibrated back a

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A rope is hanging vertically straight down. The top end is being vibrated back and forth, and a standing wave with many loops develops on the rope, analogous (but not identical) to a standing wave on a horizontal rope. The rope has mass. The separation between successive nodes is

The answer is
"greater near the top of the rope than near the bottom"

I need someone to explain Why, in as much detail as possible (you can use equation if it helps), that is the answer and also WHY do they mention "The rope has mass"
thank you

Explanation / Answer

tension in the string is not constant through out length ...bcoz it string it self having mass....so ---- separation between successive nodes is inversely proportional to tension ....due to high high tension at bottom separation less comparatively at top

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