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The frequency of a stretched uniform wire under tension is in resonance with the fundamental frequency of a closed tube. If the tension in the wire is increased by 8 N , it is in resonance with the first overtone of the closed tube. The initial tension in the wire is

A

1 N

B

4 N

C

8 N

D

16 N

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