How Does Spring Stretching Affect Wave Speed?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between the stretching of a spring and the speed of traveling waves. An unstretched spring measures 0.30m, and when stretched to 0.60m, waves travel at 4.5 m/s. The key question posed is how wave speed changes if the spring is further stretched to 0.90m. Participants are encouraged to share their attempts at solving the problem to receive guidance. The focus remains on understanding the physics behind wave speed in relation to spring tension.
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An unstretched spring has a length of 0.30m. When the spring is stretched to a total length of 0.60m, it supports traveling waves moving at 4.5 m/s. How fast will waves travel on this spring if it is stretched 0.90m?

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