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Waves on String: One End Fixed MCQ

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One End FixedMediumQuestion 31343

Question

A string fixed at one end and free at other supports harmonics:
  1. A
    All harmonics
  2. B
    Only odd harmonics
    Correct
  3. C
    Only even harmonics
  4. D
    No harmonics

Correct answer

Only odd harmonics

Explanation

f_n = nv/(4L) for n = 1, 3, 5,... Only odd harmonics allowed — analogous to closed organ pipe.

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