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A nylon string fixed at both ends vibrates with a fundamental frequency of 196 Hz. Which of the following would have a higher fundamental frequency than this string?
An indentical string that is longer. |
A nylon string with twice the diameter, but the same length. |
An indentical string that is tightened to a higher tension. |
An identical string that is given a larger amplitude of vibration. |
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