College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 16P
A violin string has a standard length of 32.8 cm. It sounds the musical note A (440Hz) when played without fingering. How far from the end of the string should you place your finger to play the note C (523 Hz)?
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