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The wave speed on a string is $150 \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$ when the tension is 75 N. What tension will give a speed of 180 m/s?
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Step 1: We know that the wave speed on a string is given by the formula $v = \sqrt{T/\mu}$ where $T$ is the tension and $\mu$ is the mass per unit length. Show more…
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