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Waves on String: Wave Speed MCQ

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Wave SpeedMediumQuestion 31305

Question

If tension in a string is quadrupled, wave speed:
  1. A
    Doubles
    Correct
  2. B
    Quadruples
  3. C
    Halves
  4. D
    Stays same

Correct answer

Doubles

Explanation

v ∝ √T. If T → 4T, v → 2v.

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