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A transverse wave propagating on a stretched string of linear density 3×10-4 kgm-1 is represented by the equation

y=0.2sin(1.5x+60t)

where, x in metres and t is in seconds. The tension in the string (in Newton) is

PhysicsWaves and SoundBITSATBITSAT 2017
Options:
  • A 0.24
  • B 0.48
  • C 1.20
  • D 1.80
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The correct answer is: 0.48

Equation of wave, 

y=0.2sin[1.5x+60t]

Comparing with standard equation, we get 

y=Asin[kx+ωt]

k=1.5=2πλ

and ω=60=2πT

Velocity of wave, v=ωk

=601.5=40 m s-1

Velocity of wave in stretched string, v=Tm

where, m is the linear density, T is tension in the string.

So, T=v2m=(40)2×3×10-4

=0.48 N

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