What Is the Frequency of the Fundamental Mode of Vibration

question 93

Multiple Choice

What is the frequency of the fundamental mode of vibration of a steel piano wire stretched to a tension of 440 N? The wire is 0.600 m long and has a mass of 5.60 g.

• A)517 Hz
• B)234 Hz
• C)181 Hz
• D)312 Hz
• E)366 Hz

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Normally Distributed

A statistical term describing data that fall into a symmetrical, bell-shaped curve where most observations cluster around the mean.

Standard Deviation

An analytical tool that assesses the level of diversity or deviation of data points from their central value.

Standard Deviations

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Normal Distribution

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