Transverse waves are traveling on a 1.00-m long piano string at 500 m/s. If the points of zero vibration occur at one-half wavelength (where the string is fastened at both ends), find the frequency of vibration.
A) 250 Hz
B) 500 Hz
C) 1 000 Hz
D) 2 000 Hz
E) 2 500 Hz

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The wavelength is twice the length of the string, or 2.00 m. The frequency is the speed divided by the wavelength, or 500 m/s / 2.00 m = 250 Hz.

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