14.4.1 - Speed of a Transverse Wave on Stretched String
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What are the factors affecting the speed of a transverse wave on a string?
💡 Hint: Think about what conditions allow waves to travel.
Which has a greater impact on the speed of a wave: high tension or high mass?
💡 Hint: Consider how tension and mass connect to wave propagation.
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Which of the following factors does NOT affect the speed of a transverse wave on a string?
💡 Hint: What independent factors influence wave propagation?
True or False: Increasing the mass density of a string will increase the speed of the wave.
💡 Hint: Consider how mass and speed interact.
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A wire of length 5 m has a mass of 0.1 kg and is under a tension of 200 N. Calculate the speed of a transverse wave and explain each step.
💡 Hint: What first do you need to calculate before applying the wave speed formula?
If the tension in a stretched string is quadrupled, how would the wave speed change? Prove your answer mathematically.
💡 Hint: How does squaring affect your variables when adjusting tension?
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