One string vibrates at a fundamental frequency of 30 Hz. A second string of the same mass nd length vibrates at a fundamental frequency of 38 Hz. What is the ratio of the tension of the econd string to the tension of the first string? a) 1.36 b) 1.21 c) 0.871 d) 0.538 e) 1.60

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1. One string vibrates at a fundamental frequency of 30 Hz. A second string of the same mass
and length vibrates at a fundamental frequency of 38 Hz. What is the ratio of the tension of the
second string to the tension of the first string?
a) 1.36
b) 1.21
c) 0.871
d) 0.538
e) 1.60
Transcribed Image Text:1. One string vibrates at a fundamental frequency of 30 Hz. A second string of the same mass and length vibrates at a fundamental frequency of 38 Hz. What is the ratio of the tension of the second string to the tension of the first string? a) 1.36 b) 1.21 c) 0.871 d) 0.538 e) 1.60
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