NEETPhysics-Waves

NEET Physics Wave Speed on a Rope MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

A pulse is generated at lower end of a hanging rope of uniform density and length L. The speed of the pulse when it reaches the mid point of the rope is

Question diagram
A

2gL\sqrt{2gL}

B

gL\sqrt{gL}

C

3gL2\frac{3gL}{2}

D

gL2\frac{\sqrt{gL}}{2}

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The speed of a pulse on a rope is given by v=gLv = \sqrt{gL} at the midpoint, where g is the acceleration due to gravity.

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