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Wavelength and Frequency

Question 3 • Applications and Modeling

The C major key, starting with the middle C, consists of seven notes (white keys on the piano) with the following frequencies.NoteCDEFGABFrequency(Hz)261.6293.7329.6349.2392.0440.0493.9Determine the ratio of the note G to middle C.

Answer
A
1.4224
B
1.4983
C
1.3348
D
1.3654

Explanation

To find the ratio of G to middle C, divide G’s frequency by middle C’s frequency: 392.0 ÷ 261.6 ≈ 1.4985. This matches choice b, 1.4983 (choice B).

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