A 0.80 m string fixed at both ends supports a third-harmonic standing wave

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Waves · Waves

Problem

A 0.80 m string fixed at both ends supports a third-harmonic standing wave. If the wave speed on the string is 120 m/s, determine the frequency of this harmonic.

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