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A transverse wave is travelling on a string with velocity 'V'. The extension in the string is ' $x^{\prime}$. If the string is extended by $50 \%$, the speed of the wave along the string
will be nearly (Hooke's law is obeyed)
PhysicsWaves and SoundMHT CETMHT CET 2020 (14 Oct Shift 2)
Options:
  • A $(0.7) \mathrm{V}$
  • B $(1.22) \mathrm{V}$
  • C $(1.1) \mathrm{V}$
  • D $(0.9) V$
Solution:
2040 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $(1.22) \mathrm{V}$
Speed of sound $\mathrm{V}=\sqrt{\frac{\mathrm{T}}{\mu}}$
$\mathrm{V} \propto \sqrt{\mathrm{T}}$
So $\frac{\mathrm{V}_{2}}{\mathrm{~V}_{1}}=\sqrt{\frac{1.5 \mathrm{x}}{\mathrm{x}}}$
So $\quad \mathrm{T} \propto \mathrm{x}$

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