Fundamental frequency and changes to it

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The discussion revolves around calculating the new fundamental frequency of a stretched wire when its length is halved, diameter doubled, and tension increased five-fold. The original frequency is given as 384 Hz, and the relevant formula for frequency is F = (1/2L)√(T/μ). Participants clarify that halving the length increases the frequency, while doubling the diameter quadruples the mass per unit length (μ). The tension increase and mass change are incorporated into the formula, leading to the conclusion that the new frequency can be expressed as 384√5 Hz. The calculations confirm the adjustments to the parameters and their impact on the frequency.
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Homework Statement



A stretched wire vibrates in its fundamental mode at a frequency of 384 Hz. What would be the fundamental frequency if the wire were half as long, its diameter were doubled, and its tension were increased five-fold?

Homework Equations



F= \frac{1}{2L}\sqrt[]{\frac{T}{\mu}}

The Attempt at a Solution


ok i know that this F= \frac{1}{2L}\sqrt[]{\frac{T}{\mu}} is the formula for the one where F1= 384 Hz

i know that length is cut in half and that tension increases by 5and when the diameter is doubled that means mass is quadrupled my problem is that i don't know how to show that wrt \mu
for the second frequency would my equation look like
F2= \frac{1}{2(L/2)}\sqrt[]{\frac{5*T}{4*\mu}}
and then if we cancel off the 2 in the l would it look like F= \frac{1}{L}\sqrt[]{\frac{5*T}{\mu}} *\frac{1}{2}
 
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Looks like you have it then right?

384*√5
 
thanx i wasnt sure if it looked right
 
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