A violin string is 23.0 cm long. It sounds the musical note A (440 Hz) when played without fingering. How far from the end of the string should you place your finger to play the note C (523 Hz)?
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The speed of sound is approximately 343 m/s. wavelength = 343 m/s / 440 Hz = 0.7795 m = 77.95 cm Show more…
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