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Waves on String: Harmonics MCQ

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HarmonicsMediumQuestion 31330

Question

5th overtone of a string fixed at both ends is the:
  1. A
    5th harmonic
  2. B
    6th harmonic
    Correct
  3. C
    10th harmonic
  4. D
    4th harmonic

Correct answer

6th harmonic

Explanation

Overtone numbering: 1st overtone = 2nd harmonic, 2nd overtone = 3rd harmonic, nth overtone = (n+1)th harmonic. 5th overtone = 6th harmonic.

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