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Two strings of different linear density are joined together and pulled taut.
A sinusoidal wave on these strings is traveling to the right, as shown. When the wave goes across the boundary from string 1 to string 2, the frequency is unchanged. What happens to the velocity?
A. The velocity increases.
B. The velocity stays the same.
C. The velocity decreases.

Transcribed Image Text:String 1
String 2
FIGURE Q15.24
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