The fundamental frequency of a guitar string is

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Problem

250\,\text{Hz}

. What is the highest harmonic of this string that can still be heard by an average human ear? (a)

100^{\text{th}}

harmonic (b)

79^{\text{th}}

harmonic (c)

80^{\text{th}}

harmonic (d)

40^{\text{th}}

harmonic