Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

The speed $v$ of waves on a stretched wire is represented by $v = T^p \mu^q$ where $T$ denotes the tension in the wire and $\mu$ denotes the mass per unit length of the wire. Determine the values of $p$ and $q$.

  • A$p = -\frac{1}{2},\ q = -\frac{1}{2}$
  • B$p = -\frac{1}{2},\ q = \frac{1}{2}$
  • C$p = \frac{1}{2},\ q = -\frac{1}{2}$
  • D$p = \frac{1}{2},\ q = \frac{1}{2}$

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