NEET2022Physics-Waves
NEET 2022 Physics Wave Speed on Strings MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
If the initial tension on a stretched string is doubled, then the ratio of the initial and final speeds of a transverse wave along the string is:
A
1 : √2
B
1 : 2
C
1 : 1
D
√2 : 1
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The speed of a wave on a string is proportional to the square root of the tension. Doubling the tension increases the speed by a factor of √2.
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