World's largest guitar - frequency of vibration

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving the world's largest guitar, specifically calculating the frequency of vibration based on the string's length and wave speed. The fundamental wavelength is stated to be twice the string's length, and the wave speed is given as 9.0 x 10² m/s. A participant questions the origin of the frequency value of 50.0 Hz, which is not provided in the problem statement. The correct relationship between wave speed, frequency, and wavelength is confirmed as the equation speed = wavelength x frequency. The conversation emphasizes the importance of starting new threads for distinct questions to maintain clarity.
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I have a problem on my sheet that is confusing me. The problem states The world's largest guitar, which was built by high school students in Indiana, has strings that are 9.0 long. The fundamental vibration that can be induced on each string has a wavelength equal to twice the string's length. If the wave speed in a string is 9.0 x 10 squared m/s what is the frequency of vibration?

The given is f=50.0 Hz L= 9.0 m

My question is where did they get 50.0 Hz when it's not stated in the problem. Or am I reading the problem wrong.
 
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You are given the wavelength and the wave speed. You must calculate the frequency. What relationship ties wave speed to frequency and wavelength?

(I split this off into its own thread.)
 
um is it the equation speed= wavelength x frequency
 
Exactly. That's all there is to it.
 
starting a new thread

FYI: When you need help with a problem, don't tag your question onto an existing thread--start a new one using the "New Topic" button. (Unless you are working on the exact same problem, of course, or one closely related.)
 
ok thank you
 
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