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A string of length and linear mass density is to produce its fifth harmonic at
PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · Waves · Waves
Problem
A string of length
0.80
m
0.80\,\text{m}
0.80
m
and linear mass density
4.0
×
10
−
3
kg
m
−
1
4.0\times10^{-3}\,\text{kg\,m}^{-1}
4.0
×
1
0
−
3
kg
m
−
1
is to produce its fifth harmonic at
400
Hz
400\,\text{Hz}
400
Hz
. Determine the tension required in the string. (a) 46\,\text{N} (b) 66\,\text{N} (c) 120\,\text{N} (d) 16\,\text{N}
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