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The velocity of propagation of transverse waves on a stretched wire will be doubled if (keeping all other factors the same),

A

the radius of the wire is doubled

B

the density of the material of the wire is halved

C

the radius of the wire is halved

D

the density of the wire is doubled

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The correct Answer is:
C
`V = sqrt(T/m) = sqrt(T/(pir^(2)rho)) :. V propto 1/r`
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