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Physics Wave and Sound Mix MCQ (Single Correct)

A cellist tunes the C-string of her instrument to a fundamental frequency of 65.4 Hz. The vibrating portion of the string is 0.600 m long and has a mass of 14.4 g.

A
With what tension must she stretch it?
B
What percent increase in tension is needed to increase the frequency from 65.4 Hz to 73.4 Hz, corresponding to a rise in pitch from C to D?

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F = 4L 2 f 1 2 µ = 4mLf 1 2 = 4(14.4 × 10 –3 kg) (0.600 m) (65.4 Hz) 2 = 148 N.

The tension must increase by a factor of , and the percent increase in (73.4/65.4) 2 – 1 = 26.0%.

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