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A transverse wave is applied to a string whose mass per unit length is 3...

Physics
JAMB 2000

A transverse wave is applied to a string whose mass per unit length is 3 x 10-2kgm-1. If the string is under a tension 12N, the speed of the propagation of the wave is

  • A. 5 ms-1
  • B. 20 ms-1
  • C. 30 ms-1
  • D. 40 ms-1
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

For transverse wave on string
velocity V = \(\sqrt{\frac{T}{M}}\)
where T is the tension, and M is the mass per unit length
∴ for T = 12N and M = 3.0 x 10\(^{-2}\)kgm\(^{-1}\)
V =  \(\sqrt{\frac{12}{3.0 \times10^{-2}}}\)
 V  =  \(\sqrt{\frac{1200}{3}}\) =  \(\sqrt{400}\)
∴ V = 20m/s

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