Question #138482
A transverse wave is applied to a string whose mass per unit length is 3×10 raise to power -2kgmper -1.if the string is under a tension of 120N, calculate the speed of propagation of wave?
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Expert's answer
2020-10-16T10:59:47-0400

Given

Linear density is μ=3.0×102kg/m\mu=3.0\times10^{-2} kg/m

Tension is T=120NT=120 N

The expression for speed of propagation of wave is

v=Tμ=120N3.0×102kg/m=63m/sv=\sqrt \frac{T}{\mu}= \sqrt \frac{120 N}{3.0\times10^{-2} kg/m}=63 m/s


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