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Waves on String: Wave Speed MCQ

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Wave SpeedEasyQuestion 31301

Question

Speed of a transverse wave on a stretched string is:
  1. A
    T/μ
  2. B
    √(T/μ)
    Correct
  3. C
    μ/T
  4. D
    √(μ/T)

Correct answer

√(T/μ)

Explanation

v = √(T/μ) where T = tension (N) and μ = linear mass density (kg/m). Higher tension or lower mass density → faster wave.

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