The Fundamental Frequency of a Vibrating String Is F₁

question 54

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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