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Question
A transverse wave travels on a string with tension 400 N and linear mass density 0.1 kg/m. What is the
speed of the wave?
Explanation
**Energy transport** in waves scales with amplitude squared A² and frequency squared ω². Wave speed determines propagation rate, and understanding T and μ allows quantitative prediction of v and associated frequencies. Speed: v = √((T/μ)) = √((400/0.1)) = √(4000) ≈ 63.25 m/s . Using v = fλ and standing-wave condition fₙ = n v/(2L) or v/(4L) as applicable, calculation yields 63.2 m/s, illustrating frequency-length-speed interdependence and quantization by boundaries. This aligns with NCERT Class 11 treatment, emphasizing conservation, symmetry and dimensional consistency useful for CBSE, NEET and CUET.
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