Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
The speed of a wave on a stretched string depends on the tension and the mass per metre .
If a quantity depends only on , and , write it as and match the powers of M, L and T on both sides. The pure number must come from theory or experiment.
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Powers. . T: . M: . L: , which checks.
Step 2. Form. .
Step 3. (b). .
Answer: (a) . (b) About (the true is ).
Watch out. Tighten the string four times as much and the speed only doubles.
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