A cello plays a note of frequency 220 Hz using a length L of one of its strings. What length of the same string must be used in order to play a fundamental frequency of 256 Hz? Assume in each case that the note played is the fundamental frequency of the string at the given length and that the tension T and mass per unit length are not changed when selecting a different length of the same string.

A. 0.86L
B. 1.72L
C. 0.58L
D. 1.16L
E. 0.43L
F. 2.32L


A. 0.86L

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