Two Strings on a Violin Are Stretched Between Two Points

question 26

Multiple Choice

Two strings on a violin are stretched between two points 20 cm apart. The tensions of the strings are the same. If the ratio of the frequencies of the fundamental modes is 1.5 to 1.0, then what is the ratio of the mass per lengths in the strings?

• A) 0.44
• B) 0.80
• C) 0.85
• D) 0.94
• E) 0.78

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