Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Wave Motion and Waves on a String
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Wave Motion and Waves on a String
As shown in the figure, two blocks, each with a mass of 3.2 kg ,...
As shown in the figure, two blocks, each with a mass of , are connected by a wire . The entire system is suspended from the ceiling using another wire . The linear mass density of wire is , while that of wire is . Determine the speed of a transverse wave pulse produced in and in .

Options
- A and
- B and
- C and
- D and
Correct answer
B. and
Step-by-step solution
Given:
Mass of each block,
Linear mass density of wire ,
Linear mass density of wire ,
Acceleration due to gravity,
The tension in wire is provided by the weight of the lower block:
The speed of the transverse wave pulse in is:
The tension in wire is provided by the weight of both blocks (neglecting the mass of the wires):
The speed of the transverse wave pulse in is:
Thus, the speeds in and are and respectively.
Mass of each block,
Linear mass density of wire ,
Linear mass density of wire ,
Acceleration due to gravity,
The tension in wire is provided by the weight of the lower block:
The speed of the transverse wave pulse in is:
The tension in wire is provided by the weight of both blocks (neglecting the mass of the wires):
The speed of the transverse wave pulse in is:
Thus, the speeds in and are and respectively.