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Speed of transverse wave on string is v . If tension is increased by factor of 4 and radius of the string is increased by factor of 2, then the new wave speed will be :

A

`sqrt(2) v`

B

v

C

4v

D

`2sqrt(2)v`

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The correct Answer is:
B
v = `sqrt(T/mu) = sqrt(T/pir^(2)p) = v`
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