Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A sitar string is long, and waves travel along it at . Find the wavelength and the frequency of its lowest note.
A string fixed at both ends, or a pipe open at both ends: , every harmonic. A pipe closed at one end: , odd harmonics only. Resonance tube: and .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. The wavelength. .
Step 2. The frequency. .
Answer: and .
Check. The same as .
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