A Wave Moves at a Constant Speed Along a String

question 21

Multiple Choice

A wave moves at a constant speed along a string. Which one of the following statements is false concerning the motion of particles in the string?

• A)The particle speed is constant.
• B)The particle speed is not the same as the wave speed.
• C)The particle speed depends on the amplitude of the periodic motion of the source.
• D)The particle speed depends on the frequency of the periodic motion of the source.
• E)The particle speed is independent of the tension and linear density of the string.

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