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A string of length 'L' is stretched by L/20 and the speed of transverse waves along it is 'v'. The speed of wave when it is stretched by L/10 will be (Assume that Hooke's law is applicable)

A

2v

B

`v//sqrt2`

C

`sqrt2v`

D

`4v`

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C
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