Solution

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For drum-frequency dimensional scaling, let , where is surface mass density. The dimensions are and , so matching powers gives , and :
The dimensionless normal mode constant is unchanged for the same circular shape and boundary condition. The doubled tension does not offset the doubled radius.

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