Wave speed, tension, linear density

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The wave speed on a string is determined by the formula velocity = sqrt(tension/linear density). Given a wave speed of 155 m/s at a tension of 84.0 N, the linear density was calculated to be 0.0035 kg/m. To find the tension required for a speed of 182 m/s, the same linear density was used, resulting in a calculated tension of approximately 115.934 N. The discussion confirms that the answer is expressed in Newtons, as tension is inherently measured in that unit. This calculation illustrates the relationship between wave speed, tension, and linear density on a string.
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Homework Statement


The wave speed on a string is 155 m/s when the tension is 84.0 N.
What tension will give a speed of 182 m/s?




Homework Equations



velocity= Squareroot(tension/linear density)
linear density = mass/length


The Attempt at a Solution



Well, what I did was assuming that i just plug in the numbers my linear density would be 0.0035, my initial tension of 84 netted 155 m/s, I plugged this same number into find the tension with speed of 182 m/s and my answer was 115.934 after some manipulation of numbers, if this is correct is this answer already in N (Newtons).
 
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As you solve for tension without manipulating the equations the answer is naturally in N.
 

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