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A sonometer wire of linear density 0.08kg m-1 subjected to a tension of 800N is ...

A sonometer wire of linear density 0.08kg m-1 subjected to a tension of 800N is plucked. Calculate the speed of a pulse which moves from one end of the wire to the other
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  • A 179.0ms-1
  • B 100.0ms-1
  • C 15.8ms-1
  • D 8.0ms-1
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
v = \(\sqrt{\frac{T}{m}} = \sqrt{\frac{800}{0.08}} = 100\)m/s

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