Which expression correctly gives the speed of a transverse wave on a stretched string? 
A$v=\sqrt{\dfrac{T}{\mu}}$
B$v=\sqrt{\dfrac{\mu}{T}}$
C$v=\dfrac{T}{\mu}$
D$v=\sqrt{T\mu}$
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. $v=\sqrt{\dfrac{T}{\mu}}$
For a stretched string, wave speed is $v=\sqrt{T/\mu}$, where $T$ is the tension and $\mu$ is the linear mass density. Greater tension increases speed, while greater mass per unit length decreases it.
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