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A string of linear mass density 0.01 kg/m is under tension 100 N. Wave speed:

Answer: 100 m/s.

  • A 10 m/s
  • B 50 m/s
  • C 100 m/s
  • D 1000 m/s

Correct answer: C. 100 m/s

Explanation: v = sqrt(T/mu) = sqrt(100/0.01) = sqrt(10000) = 100 m/s.

Standing Wave: Nodes and Antinodes (Open Pipe, 2nd Harmonic)nodenodenodeantinodeantinodeSolid and dashed lines show the string/air column at two instants - nodes never move

A standing wave forms from two identical waves travelling in opposite directions and interfering; nodes (always zero displacement) and antinodes (maximum displacement) stay fixed in place, unlike a travelling wave where the whole pattern moves.

Concept context

Wave types, superposition, standing waves, Doppler effect, and sound intensity.

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