MDCAT Physics MCQ #3991

The speed of a transverse wave in a string is given by v = sqrt(T/μ). What does 'T' represent?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #3991

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The speed of a transverse wave in a string is given by v = sqrt(T/μ). What does 'T' represent?

    • A) Tension
    • B) Time period
    • C) Tension per unit length
    • D) Linear density

    Answer: Tension

    Explanation: In the equation v = sqrt(T/μ), 'T' represents the tension in the string. Option B is incorrect as 'T' here is not time period.