alleryStart learning →To test length's effect on string pitch, keep which properties fixed?
APitch and frequency
BAmplitude and loudness
CLength and tension
DTension and mass per length
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Tension and mass per length
Keeping tension and linear density fixed isolates the effect of changing the vibrating string length.
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