A Certain String, Clamped at Both Ends, Vibrates in Seven

question 29

Multiple Choice

A certain string, clamped at both ends, vibrates in seven segments at a frequency of 2.40 × 10² Hz. What frequency will cause it to vibrate in four segments?

• A)89 Hz
• B)137 Hz
• C)274 Hz
• D)411 Hz
• E)420 Hz

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