18. Waves & Sound
Velocity of Transverse Waves
3PRACTICE PROBLEM
A mass M is used to tension a wire, as shown. The mass per unit length of the wire is µ. If θ = 30 degrees, M = 3.0 kg, and μ = 0.035 kg/m, calculate the speed of waves traveling on the wire.
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A mass M is used to tension a wire, as shown. The mass per unit length of the wire is µ. If θ = 30 degrees, M = 3.0 kg, and μ = 0.035 kg/m, calculate the speed of waves traveling on the wire.