A string fixed at both ends resonates at a certain fundamental frequency. Which of the following adjustments would not affect the fundamental frequency?

  • A

    Tension is made four times and length is doubled

  • B

    Tension is doubled and length is halved

  • C

    Both tension and length are halved

  • D

    Both length and tension are doubled

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