Transverse Wave Physics Simulation
Explore how tension and mass affect wave speed on a string
10 N
60 N
100 N
1 g
5 g
10 g
0.5 m
0.72 m
1.5 m
0.5 Hz
2 Hz
5 Hz
Wave Physics Relationships
Wave speed on a string is given by:
v = √(T/μ)
Where:
- v = wave speed (m/s)
- T = tension in the string (N)
- μ = mass per unit length (kg/m)
Key Relationships:
- Wave speed increases with increasing tension
- Wave speed decreases with increasing mass
- Wave speed is independent of frequency or amplitude
Current wave speed: 93 m/s (μ = 6.9 × 10⁻³ kg/m, T = 60 N)
