The Fundamental Frequency of a Vibrating String Is F₁

question 31

Multiple Choice

The fundamental frequency of a vibrating string is f₁. If the tension in the string is increased by 50% while the linear density is held constant, the fundamental frequency becomes

• A) f₁.
• B) 1.2f₁.
• C) 1.5f₁.
• D) 1.7f₁.
• E) 2f₁.

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