A piano wire of length 1.5 m vibrates so that one-half wavelength is contained on the string. If the frequency of vibration is 65 Hz, the amplitude of vibration is 3.0 mm, and the density is 15 g/m, how much energy is transmitted per second down the wire?

A. 21 W
B. 11 W
C. 5.4 W
D. 2.2 W
E. 1.1 W


Answer: D

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