Equations
Wave speed on a string
Waves · id string_wave_speed
v = \sqrt{\frac{F_T}{\mu}}
| Symbol | Quantity | Unit | Meaning | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
v | wave speed | m/s | Speed of waves along the string | 0 to 10000 |
FT | tension | N | Tension in the string | 0 to 1e+06 |
mu | linear density | kg/m | Mass per unit length of the string | 1e-06 to 100 |
Assumptions
- Perfectly flexible string
- Small amplitude
Valid when
- No extra conditions.
Found by
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Source
OpenStax University Physics Volume 1, Chapter 16 (reference; entry written by the project). License: MIT. Entry confidence: 0.99.