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The linear density of a vibrating string is 1.3×10-4 kg m-1 . A transverse wave is propagating on the string and its described by the equation y=0.021sinx+30t , where x and y are measured in m and t in s . The tension in the string is
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Options:
  • A 0.12 N
  • B 0.48 N
  • C 1.20 N
  • D 4.80 N
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 0.12 N
m=1.3×10-4 kg m-1

From Eq., k=1 m-1 ,ω=30 s-1

  Wave velocity v=ωk=30m/s

Wave speed on vibrating string,

v=Tm

30=T1.3×10-4

T=1.3×10-4900

T=0.12 N

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