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Waves on String: Harmonics MCQ

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Question

A string shows harmonics f, 3f, 5f, 7f. This pattern indicates:
  1. A
    String fixed at both ends
  2. B
    String fixed at one end, free at other
    Correct
  3. C
    Open pipe
  4. D
    Sound in rod

Correct answer

String fixed at one end, free at other

Explanation

Only odd harmonics f, 3f, 5f,... is characteristic of string fixed at one end (or closed organ pipe).

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