In order to double the frequency of the fundamental note emitted by a stretched string, the length is reduced to $\frac{3}{4}$$^{th}$ of the original length and the tension is changed. The factor by which the tension is to be changed, is
  • A$0.37$
  • B$0.67$
  • C$0.89$
  • D$2.25$
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