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sqrt2 larger than that of the longer rope.3. The same as that of the longer rope.4. 1/sqrt2 smaller than that of the longer rope.5.......
Two otherwise identical ropes differ in length
L by a factor of 2. If the two ropes are fixed at their
ends, the lowest natural frequency of vibration of the shorter rope is:

1. Twice that of the longer rope.
2. sqrt2 larger than that of the longer rope.
3. The same as that of the longer rope.
4. 1/sqrt2 smaller than that of the longer rope.
5. Half that of the longer rope.

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Assuming they have the same tension.

The lowest frequency (fundamental) occurs when they each have one node at each end (node-node distance = wavelength/2).

So the shorter rope has half the wavelength of the longer one
Speeds, v, of waves on the ropes are the same (identical mass per unit length, same tension)
v = lambda x f
f = v/lambda
So the shorter rope has double the frequency of the longer one. Answer 1.
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