Calculate the density of the material for a vibrating string

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Homework Statement
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Relevant Equations
Frequency = 1/2L * sqrt(T/u)
Here is the question that is is given to me

Part a:
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Part b:
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I have given this a go and was wondering if my answer seems reasonable.

I had worked out that the mass per unit length (mu) is also the density * cross sectional area of wire

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Thanks!
 
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