MDCAT Physics MCQ #3963

In a stretched string, the speed of a transverse wave depends on which of the following?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #3963

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a stretched string, the speed of a transverse wave depends on which of the following?

    • A) Tension and mass per unit length
    • B) Length and tension
    • C) Mass and length
    • D) Frequency and wavelength

    Answer: Tension and mass per unit length

    Explanation: The speed of a transverse wave in a string depends on tension and mass per unit length. Option B is incorrect because length is not a factor in the speed equation.