if the fundamental frequency of a string is 220Hz, whats the frequency of the third harmonic?

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if the fundamental frequency of a string is 220Hz, whats the frequency of the third harmonic?

2007-03-29 03:37:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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Ok, remember this :

Frequency = n / 2L*sqrt( Tension / u)

Fundamental frequency = 1 /2L*sqrt(Tension / u )

So, the frequency of the third harmonic :

F3 = 3 / 2L*sqrt( Tension /u)

if F1 = 220

F3 = 3*220 = 660 Hz

Hope that helps

2007-03-29 03:47:55 · answer #1 · answered by anakin_louix 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Three times 220

2007-03-29 10:42:19 · answer #2 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Try here: http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/waves/harm3.html

2007-03-29 12:16:07 · answer #3 · answered by a simple man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋