The speed of a transverse wave on a stretched string can be changed by adjusting the tension of

the string. A stationary wave pattern is set up on a stretched string using an oscillator set at a
frequency of 650 Hz.


How must the wave be changed to maintain the same stationary wave pattern if the applied
frequency is increased to 750 Hz?

1 answer

How must the wave be changed? Do you meant tension be changed?

f=sqrt(tension)

750/650 = sqrt(T)

T=1.331 so the tension must be increased 33 percent.