Two Ropes, a and B, Are Tied and Stretched

question 18

Multiple Choice

Two ropes, A and B, are tied and stretched. Rope A has a linear mass density 9 times higher than rope B. A pulse travels in rope A and continues in B. The speed of the pulse in rope A is v_A, and in rope B it is v_B. What is the relationship between the speeds?

• A)v_B = 9v_A
• B)v_B = 3v_A
• C)v_A = 9v_B
• D)v_A = 3v_B

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