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Question
In Melde’s experiment, the number of loops on a string changes from 7 to 5 by the addition of 0.015 kgwt. Find the initial tension applied to the string.
Solution
p1 = 7, p2 = 5,
T2 = (T1 + 0.015) kgwt, T1 = ?
The initial tension applied to the string is 0.01563 kgwt.
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