A tuning fork of frequency 512 Hz is vibrated with sonometre wire and 6 beats per seconds are heard. The beat frequency reduces if the tension in the string is slightly increased. The original frequency of vibration of the string is In order to increase the frequency of transverse oscillations of a stretched wire by 50% its tension must be increased by September 17, 2020 Category: Cengage NEET by C.P Singh , Chapter 16 - Wave Motion and Waves on a String , Part 1 , Facebook Messenger WhatsApp Share this:TwitterFacebook Related