$A$ uniform wire of length $L$,diameter $D$,and density $\rho$ is stretched by a tension $T$. The frequency $f$ of the wire is proportional to:

  • A
    $f \propto \frac{L}{D}$
  • B
    $f \propto \frac{1}{L D}$
  • C
    $f \propto \frac{1}{L \sqrt{D}}$
  • D
    $f \propto \frac{1}{L D^2}$

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