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If the tension in a wire is decreased by 9% , then the percentage decrease in frequency will be

A

0.1

B

0.045

C

0.09

D

0.019

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B
`(Deltan)/(n)= 1/2 (DeltaT)/(T) = (1)/(2) 9% = 4.5%`
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