brandi_72786 Messages 4 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Dec 4, 2008 #1 What is the reason that catgut strings on some musical instruments are wrapped with fine wire?
mgb_phys Science Advisor Homework Helper Messages 7,906 Reaction score 15 Dec 4, 2008 #2 The frequency of the string depends on the tension and the mass of the string. You can change the mass by adding extra wire, you can also change the maximum tension by choosing a different material.
The frequency of the string depends on the tension and the mass of the string. You can change the mass by adding extra wire, you can also change the maximum tension by choosing a different material.
FredGarvin Science Advisor Messages 5,097 Reaction score 11 Dec 4, 2008 #3 It looks like someone is doing a section on sound in their physics class.