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The speed of the transverse waves on a steel wire of length 50 cm and mass 5 g subjected to a tension of 64 N is
The speed of the transverse waves on a steel wire of length 50 cm and mass 5 g subjected to a tension of 64 N is
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Double-check the units for \(\mu\). It must be kg/m. Forgetting to convert grams to kilograms is the most common error in string wave problems.
Updated On: Jun 24, 2026
- \(\sqrt{6.4} \text{ms}^{-1}\)
- \(8\sqrt{10} \text{ms}^{-1}\)
- \(80 \text{ms}^{-1}\)
- \(6.4 \text{ms}^{-1}\)
- \(640 \text{ms}^{-1}\)
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The Correct Option is C
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