Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Oscillations and Waves - Problems - Page 325: 53

Answer

70 Hz

Work Step by Step

The frequencies of the harmonics for a string that is fixed at both ends are given by equation 11-19b. $$f_n=nf_1$$ Two successive overtones will differ by the fundamental frequency $f_1$. $$\Delta f=f_{n+1}-f_n=(n+1)f_1-nf_1=f_1$$ $$f_1=350Hz – 280Hz = 70 Hz$$
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