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A wire of variable mass per unit length `mu = mu_0 x `, is hanging from the ceiling as shown in figure. The length of wire is `l_0` . A small transverse disturbance is produced at its lower end. Find the time after which the disturbance will reach to the other ends.

A

`sqrt((6l_0)/(g))`

B

`sqrt((8l_0)/(g))`

C

`sqrt((9l_0)/(g))`

D

`sqrt((10l_0)/(g))`

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