The velocity of a transverse wave in a string does not depend on

tension

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density of material of string

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radius of string

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length of string

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Solution

The correct option is C radius of string
Velocity of transverse wave in a string
$v = \sqrt{\frac{T}{μ}}$
where $μ = \frac{m}{L}$
$v = \sqrt{\frac{T L}{m}}$
It doesn't depend on radius of string.
Hence option $C$ is correct.

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