The linear mass density of a vibrating string is $1.3 \times 10^{-4} \ kg/m$. $A$ transverse wave is propagating on the string and is described by the equation $y = 0.021 \sin(x + 30t)$,where $x$ and $y$ are measured in meters and $t$ in seconds. The tension in the string is approximately: (in $N$)

  • A
    $0.12$
  • B
    $0.48$
  • C
    $1.20$
  • D
    $4.80$

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$(B)$ When the wave transmits through $P$ for the first time,the transmitted wave is represented by $y = \alpha_2 y_0 \cos(\omega t - kx) \text{ cm}$,where $\alpha_2$ is a positive constant.
$(C)$ When the wave reflects from $Q$ for the first time,the reflected wave is represented by $y = \alpha_3 y_0 \cos(\omega t - kx + \pi) \text{ cm}$,where $\alpha_3$ is a positive constant.
$(D)$ When the wave transmits through $Q$ for the first time,the transmitted wave is represented by $y = \alpha_4 y_0 \cos(\omega t - 4kx) \text{ cm}$,where $\alpha_4$ is a positive constant.

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