Question

A 6000 kg Asian elephant is being transferred via helicopter to a nearby animal sanctuary. A 1.2 meter long cable weighing 1.5 kg is used to attach the elephant’s harness to the bottom of the helicopter as the elephant flies through the air. Because the wind is blowing hard, the cable begins to hum at its fundamental frequency. Part A What is the value of the fundamental frequency? Express your answer with the appropriate units.

Answer 1

Fundamental frequency of a stretched cable