Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Waves-II - Problems - Page 513: 101b

Answer

$f_1=150$ Hz

Work Step by Step

A formula relating frequencies and the harmonic number is $$f_n=nf_1$$ where $f_1$ is the harmonic frequency. Therefore, substituting $n$ for 5, substituting $f_5$ for $750$ Hz, and solving for $f_1$ yields $$f_1=\frac{f_5}{5}=\frac{750Hz}{5}=150Hz$$
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