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Waves on String: Harmonics MCQ

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HarmonicsEasyQuestion 31361

Question

Fundamental mode of vibration of a string fixed at both ends has how many loops?
  1. A
    0
  2. B
    1
    Correct
  3. C
    2
  4. D
    3

Correct answer

1

Explanation

Fundamental (1st harmonic) has exactly 1 loop (1 antinode) between the two nodes at fixed ends.