Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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Chapter 14 - Waves and Sound - Problems and Conceptual Exercises - Page 491: 9

Answer

Tension should be multiplied by a factor of four.

Work Step by Step

The formula for the speed of a wave on a string is $$v=\sqrt{\frac{F_T}{\mu}}$$ If the new tension $F'_T=4F_T$, the new velocity is $$v'=\sqrt{\frac{4F_T}{\mu}}=2\sqrt{\frac{F_T}{\mu}}=2v$$ Therefore, the tension must be multiplied by a factor of four.
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