$A$ string of length $L$ is stretched by $\frac{L}{20}$ and the speed of transverse waves along it is $v$. The speed of the wave when it is stretched by $\frac{L}{10}$ will be (assume that Hooke's law is applicable).

  • A
    $2 v$
  • B
    $\frac{v}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • C
    $v \sqrt{2}$
  • D
    $4 v$

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