KCET2008PhysicsWaves and Sound
A string vibrates with a frequency of 200 ~Hz . When its length is doubled and tension is altered, it begins to vibrate with a frequency of 300 ~Hz . The ratio of the new tension to the original tension is
Options
- A9: 1
- B1: 9
- C3: 1
- D1: 3
Correct answer
A. 9: 1
Step-by-step solution
v= 1 2 l T m v T 1 T ₂ ~T ₁ = [ v ₂ v ₁ ]² [ l ₂ l ₁ ]²= [ 300 200 ]² [ 21 l ]²= 9 1