Wave Speed On A String
v = sqrt(T / mu)
What it says
The speed of a transverse wave on a string equals the square root of the string tension divided by its linear mass density. Valid for an ideal flexible string; increasing tension raises the speed while a heavier string lowers it.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
v | Wave speed (m/s) | L T^-1 |
T | String tension (N) | M L T^-2 |
mu | Linear mass density (kg/m) | M L^-1 |
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