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Differential Equation of Wave

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If the speed of a transverse wave on a stretched string of length 1 m is $60 m s^{- 1}$ , what is the fundamental. frequency of vibration ?

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Solution

L = 1 m, V = 60 m/s

$∴$ Fundamental frequency,

$f_{0} = \frac{V}{2 L} = \frac{60}{2} \times 1$

$= 30 s e c^{- 1} = 30 H z .$

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