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


C

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