The speed of a wave pulse on a string depends on the tension, F, in the string and the mass per unit length, ?, of the string

Tension has SI units of and the mass per unit length has SI units of What combination of F and ? must the speed of the wave be proportional to?
A) F / ?
B) ? / F
C)
D)
E)


Answer: A

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