A String Is Stretched Between Two Fixed Points

question 24

Multiple Choice

A string is stretched between two fixed points.A standing wave is set up on the string.The string is vibrating in its fifth harmonic mode.Which one of the following statements is true?

• A)There are five nodes visible (including the ends).
• B)There are five antinodes visible.
• C)There are seven nodes visible (including the ends).
• D)There are six antinodes visible.
• E)There are four antinodes visible.

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Different Ancestors

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