Problem: If a string vibrates at the fundamental frequency of 528 Hz and also produces an overtone with a frequency of 1,056 Hz, this overtone is the A. first harmonic. B. second harmonic.C. fourth harmonic. D. third harmonic. 

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Overtone frequency:

f' = 2056 Hz = 2(528) = 2(fundamental frequency)

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If a string vibrates at the fundamental frequency of 528 Hz and also produces an overtone with a frequency of 1,056 Hz, this overtone is the 

A. first harmonic. 

B. second harmonic.

C. fourth harmonic. 

D. third harmonic. 

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