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Problem
A nylon string has a linear mass density of
1.5
×
10
−
3
kg/m
1.5\times10^{-3}\,\text{kg/m}
1.5
×
1
0
−
3
kg/m
and is under a tension of
180
N
180\,\text{N}
180
N
. Calculate the speed of transverse waves on the string. Give your answer to two significant figures and include units.
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