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An object of specific gravity ρ is hung from a thin steel wire. The fundamental frequency for transverse standing waves in the wire is 300 Hz. The object is immersed in water so that one half of its volume is submerged. The new fundamental frequency in Hz is

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300(2ρ12ρ)1/2
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300(2ρ2ρ1)1/2
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300(2ρ2ρ1)
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300(2ρ12ρ)
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Solution

The correct option is A 300(2ρ12ρ)1/2
The steel wire is first stretched by an object of specific gravity ρ in air. Then the object is half submerged in water. The stretching force diminishes due to upthrust of water on the object. Let σ denote specific gravity of water. Weight of the object = Vρg
Upthrust of water on object = V2σg
Tension 'T' = VρgVσg2
or T' = Vg(2pσ2)
υ=12lTμ where T=Vσgυ=12lTμ υυ=TTor υυ=Vg(2ρ1)2×1Vgρor υ=υ2ρ12ρor υ=300[2ρ12ρ]1/2

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