Effect of Linear Density on Wave Velocity

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Effect of Linear Density on Wave Velocity

### Formula

$$\frac{v_2}{v_1}=\sqrt{\frac{\mu_1}{\mu_2}}$$

### Terminologies

- μ₁, ΞΌβ‚‚ β†’ Linear mass densities.

### Conditions / Special Cases

- Lighter strings transmit waves faster.

### Usage

- Used in string wave problems.

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