A String of Mass M Is Under Tension,and the Speed

question 86

Multiple Choice

A string of mass m is under tension,and the speed of a wave in the string is v.What will be the speed of a wave in the string if the mass of the string is increased to 2m but with no change in the length or tension?

• A)v/2
• B)v/
• C)v
• D)2v
• E)4v

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