The Speed of Waves on a Thin Wire Is 150

question 35

Multiple Choice

The speed of waves on a thin wire is 150 m/s. The density of the material that the wire is made of is 5000 kg/m³. The wire has a 0.500 mm diameter circular crosssection. What is the tension that the wire is under?

• A)76.2 N
• B)22.1 N
• C)88.4 N
• D)0.147 N
• E)56.7 N

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