When a Certain String Is Under Tension T, the Speed $\sqrt { 2 }$

question 57

Multiple Choice

When a certain string is under tension T, the speed of a wave in the string is v. What will be the speed of a wave in the string if the tension is increased to 2T without changing the mass or length of the string?

• A) v/2
• B) v/ \(\sqrt { 2 }\)
• C) v \(\sqrt { 2 }\)
• D) 2v
• E) 4v

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