Finding the frequency of a string based on Mass and Tension

In summary, the conversation discusses a problem involving finding the frequency of a string using a specific formula. The solution is provided using values for tension, linear mass density, and string length. There is confusion about the calculation and whether or not to divide by 2L. Additionally, there is a question about the string's ability to vibrate freely over its entire length.
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I saw the following problem in a test I was reviewing:
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I don't understand how they got their answer. I used the formula: ƒ=sqrt(T / u) / 2L where f is the frequency of the string, T is the tension, u is the linear mass density, and L is the length of the string.
I got:
T = mg = 50 * 9.8 = 490N
u = m/l = 3/7 g/cm = 0.04285 kg/m
L = 70cm = 0.7m
Therefore f = sqrt(490 / 0.04285) / 1.4 = 106.93 / 1.4 = 76.38Hz. I see that they got their answer from the first part, but did they forget to divide by 2L, or was I not supposed to do that? Thanks!
 
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Can the wave freely vibrate over the entire 70 cm length? Think about what happens at the pulley.
 
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