Calculating String Mass per Unit Length: Tension, Wave Speed, and Gravity

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To calculate the mass per unit length of a string under tension, the wave speed formula is essential. The observed wave speed is 26 m/s with a suspended mass of 3.2 kg, and gravity is 9.8 m/s². The relevant equation relates wave speed to tension and mass per unit length. The tension in the string is derived from the weight of the suspended mass. The solution was ultimately found by the original poster after initial confusion.
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Homework Statement


Tension is maintained in a string as in the
figure. The observed wave speed is 26 m/s
when the suspended mass is 3.2 kg .What is the mass per unit length of
the string? The acceleration of gravity is
9.8 m/s2 . Answer in units of kg/m

The Attempt at a Solution


can someone please guide me in the direcxtion of which i should approach the problem because I am really confused
 
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There is an equation for wave speed on a string. It has to do with tension and mass-per-length, and should be in your textbook.
 
do u mean v=frequency(wave length)
 
No, not that one. It should involve the string's tension, as well as the mass-per-unit-length.
 
its okay i figured it out
 
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