A stretched string is observed to vibrate in three equal segments when driven by a 480-Hz oscillator. What is the fundamental frequency of vibration for this string?

A. 480 Hz
B. 320 Hz
C. 160 Hz
D. 640 Hz
E. 240 Hz


Answer: C

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