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Two strings A and B of equal thickness are made of the same material. The length of A is 1/3rd that of B while tensions in A is thrice that in B. Compare the velocities of the transverse wave on them.

A

`sqrt(2):1`

B

`1:sqrt(2)`

C

`2:1`

D

`1:2`

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