The equation of a simple harmonic wave produced in a string under a tension of $0.4 \,N$ is given by $y=4 \sin (3x+60t) \,m$. The mass per unit length of the string is:

  • A
    $10^{-3} \,kg \,m^{-1}$
  • B
    $10^{-5} \,kg \,m^{-1}$
  • C
    $10^{-3} \,g \,cm^{-1}$
  • D
    $10^{-5} \,g \,cm^{-1}$

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