A uniform string oflength $20\ m$ is suspended from a rigid support. A short wave pulse is introduced at its lowest end. It starts moving up the string. The time taken to reach the supports is (take $g= 10 $ $ms^{-2}$ )
  • A$2$$\sqrt 2 s$
  • B$\sqrt 2 s$
  • C$\;2\pi \sqrt 2 s$
  • D$2s$
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