Wave Speed on a String
v = sqrt(F/mu_l)
What it says
How fast a wave runs along a stretched string, from its tension and mass per length.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
v | Wave speed (m/s) | L T^-1 |
F | Tension (N) | M L T^-2 |
mu_l | Linear mass density (kg/m) | M L^-1 |
Work it out
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