The Wave Speed in a Brass Wire with a Radius

question 59

Multiple Choice

The wave speed in a brass wire with a radius of 0.750 mm is 340 m/s.What is the tension in the wire? The density of brass is 8.60 * 10³ kg/m³.

• A)2320 N
• B)250 N
• C)1900 N
• D)2900 N
• E)1760 N

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