Wave Mechanics Vibration Of String Question 22

Question: A string of 7 m length has a mass of 0.035 kg. If tension in the string is 60.5 N, then speed of a wave on the string is

[CBSE PMT 2001]

Options:

A) 77 m/s

B) 102 m/s

C) 110 m/s

D) 165 m/s

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ v=\sqrt{\frac{T}{m}} $

Therefore $ v=\sqrt{\frac{60.5}{(0.035/7)}}=110 $

$ m/s $