University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 15 - Mechanical Waves - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 496: Q15.9

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The speed of a wave on a string, as shown in equation 15.14, depends on the tension and linear mass density. $$v=\sqrt{\frac{F}{\mu}}$$ The waves travel faster on the thin string, which has a lower mass per meter $\mu$. The fundamental frequency is proportional to the wave speed v, as shown by equation 15.33, so the thin strings will have a higher fundamental vibration frequency.
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