Answer:
v = 19.2 m/s
Explanation:
In order to find the speed of the string you use the following formula:
[tex]f=\frac{v}{2L}[/tex] (1)
f: frequency of the string = 80.0Hz
v: speed of the wave = ?
L: length of the string = 12.0cm = 0.12m
The length of the string coincides with the wavelength of the wave for the fundamental mode.
Then, you solve for v in the equation (1), and replace the values of the other parameters:
[tex]v=2Lf=2(0.12m)(80.0Hz)=19.2\frac{m}{s}[/tex]
The speed of the wave is 19.2 m/s
