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A transverse wave pulse is generated at the free end of a string which is hanging from a rigid support. The speed of the wave pulse at distance x from the free end is proportional to

PhysicsWaves and SoundNEET
Options:
  • A x2
  • B x
  • C x
  • D 1x
Solution:
2002 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: x

At x distance from end

Velocity in string = Tension Mass per unit length

v=Tμ



v=μxgμ 

v=xg

vx

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