JEE Main 2021PhysicsWaves and SoundMediumNumerical

JEE Main 2021Waves and Sound Question with Solution

JEE Main 2021 (25 Feb Shift 2)

Question

The percentage increase in the speed of transverse waves produced in a stretched string if the tension is increased by 4%, will be ___ %.

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Correct answer
2

Step-by-step explanation

v=Tμ

ΔVV=12ΔTT

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