Speed of Waves
Two strings having linear densities and, and lengths and respectively are joined. Free ends of and are tied to two rigid supports and , respectively creating a tension of 500 N in the wire. Two identical pulses, sent from and ends, take time and , respectively, to reach the joint. The ratio is:
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Answer: (b)
- , same for both.
- So the answer is (b) 1.18.