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The frequency of vibration of a sonometer wire is inversely proportional to tension in the wire

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The correct option is B False
The frequency of vibration in a sonometer is given by $f = (1 / 2 L) \sqrt{(} T / μ)$
Thus, frequency of vibration is directly proportional to $\sqrt{(} T)$

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