Fundamental frequency of a sonometer wire is $n$. If the length and diameter of the wire are doubled keeping the tension same, then the new fundamental frequency is

  • A

    $\frac{n}{{\sqrt 2 }}$

  • B

    $\frac{n}{{2\sqrt 2 }}$

  • C

    $\sqrt 2 n$

  • D

    $\frac{n}{4}$

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