The linear density of a stretched string is increased by 1%. Then the change in fundamental frequency of string is

Options

A. Increase by 0.5%
B. Increase by 1%
C. Decrease by 0.5%
D. Decrease by 1%

Answer

C

Explanation

`(Deltan)/(n) = -1/2 (Deltam)/(m) = -1/2 %` = decrease by 0.5%