If Transverse Waves on a String Travel with a Velocity

question 43

Multiple Choice

If transverse waves on a string travel with a velocity of 20 m/s when the string is under a tension of 30 N,what tension will be required for the waves to travel with a velocity of 40 m/s on the same string?

• A)7.5 N
• B)15 N
• C)42 N
• D)60 N
• E)120 N

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