A Certain String on a Piano Is Tuned to Produce

question 46

Multiple Choice

A certain string on a piano is tuned to produce middle C (f = 261.63 Hz) by carefully adjusting the tension in the string. For a fixed wavelength, what is the frequency when this tension is tripled?

• A)87.21 Hz
• B)151.05 Hz
• C)370.00 Hz
• D)453.16 Hz
• E)784.89 Hz

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