Find the frequencies of the first three harmonics of a piano string of length 1.5m,...

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JAMB 2001

Find the frequencies of the first three harmonics of a piano string of length 1.5m, if the velocity of the wave on the string is 120m/s

  • A. 40Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz
  • B. 80Hz, 160Hz, 240Hz
  • C. 180Hz, 360Hz, 540Hz
  • D. 369Hz, 180Hz, 90Hz

Correct Answer: A. 40Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz



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