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What is the fundamental frequency on a 8 m rope that is tied at both ends if the speed of the waves is 16 m/s?

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Answer:

1 Hz

Step-by-step explanation:

For rope fixed on both ends the length corresponds to λ/2 (λ is wavelength)\

Thus L = λ/2

=> λ = 16 m

We know that frequency and wavelength are related as

f x λ = v where f is frequency and v is speed of the wave

thus f = v/λ

f = 16/16 =1 Hz

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