Effect of Tension on Wave Velocity

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Effect of Tension on Wave Velocity

### Formula

$$\frac{v_2}{v_1}=\sqrt{\frac{T_2}{T_1}}$$

### Terminologies

- T₁, Tβ‚‚ β†’ Tensions.

- v₁, vβ‚‚ β†’ Wave velocities.

### Conditions / Special Cases

- Higher tension produces faster wave propagation.

### Usage

- Used in comparison problems.

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