Chapter 16, Problem 16.7OQ

(a)

To determine

Whether the wave speed be greater than the maximum transverse speed $v_{\text{y,max}}$ of an element of the string.

(b)

To determine

Whether the wave speed be much greater than the maximum element speed.

(c)

To determine

Whether the wave speed be equal to the maximum element speed.

(d)

To determine

Whether the wave speed be less than the maximum transverse speed $v_{\text{y,max}}$.