Question: What is the speed of a wave on a string if the tension is 100 N and the mass per unit length is 0.5 kg/m?
Options:
Correct Answer: 20 m/s
Solution:
The speed v of a wave on a string is given by v = √(T/μ), where T is the tension and μ is the mass per unit length. Here, v = √(100/0.5) = √200 = 10 m/s.