For a stretched string in the fundamental mode

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Problem

For a stretched string in the fundamental mode, the tension is increased by 21%21\% and the length is simultaneously decreased by 4%4\% (linear mass density remains unchanged). Approximately how much does the fundamental frequency change? (a) It increases by about 25%25\%. (b) It increases by about 10%10\%. (c) It increases by about 15%15\%. (d) It decreases by about 15%15\%.

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