The speed of a wave pulse on a string depends on the tension, F, in the string and the
mass per unit length, µ, of the string. Tension has SI units of kg • m • s-2 and the mass
per unit length has SI units of kg • m-1. What combination of F and µ must the speed of
the wave be proportional to?
mass per unit length, µ, of the string. Tension has SI units of kg • m • s-2 and the mass
per unit length has SI units of kg • m-1. What combination of F and µ must the speed of
the wave be proportional to?