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Shorten a string at fixed tension and mass per length. Fundamental pitch?

ABecomes higher
BStays unchanged
CBecomes undefined
DBecomes lower
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Becomes higher
A shorter vibrating string has a higher fundamental frequency when tension and linear density stay fixed.
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