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Waves on String: Harmonics MCQ

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HarmonicsEasyQuestion 31323

Question

For a string fixed at both ends, nth harmonic frequency is:
  1. A
    nv/L
  2. B
    nv/2L
    Correct
  3. C
    v/(nL)
  4. D
    nv/(4L)

Correct answer

nv/2L

Explanation

f_n = nv/(2L) for n = 1, 2, 3,... All harmonics are allowed for a string fixed at both ends.

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