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Question
A violin string vibrates with fundamental frequency of 440Hz. What are the frequencies of the first and second overtones?
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Solution
Data: n = 440 Hz
The first overtone, n1 = 2n = 2 x 440 = 880 Hz
The second overtone, n2 = 3n = 3 x 440 = 1320 Hz
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