A string of 1 m length clamped at both ends is plucked in the middle to generate a standing wave. Take the frequency of the first harmonic to be 10 Hz and the amplitude of the ocillations to be 2 cm. Consider the motion to be a simple harmonic one where appropriate. Select the statement that correctly describes the resulting oscillations. Select one: O a. The string will oscillate in the 2nd harmonic. O b. The string will oscillate in the 3rd harmonic. c. The string will oscillate in the 1st harmonic.

A string of 1 m length clamped at both ends is plucked in the middle to generate a standing wave. Take the frequency of the first harmonic to be 10 Hz and the amplitude of the ocillations to be 2 cm. Consider the motion to be a simple harmonic one where appropriate. Select the statement that correctly describes the resulting oscillations. Select one: O a. The string will oscillate in the 2nd harmonic. O b. The string will oscillate in the 3rd harmonic. c. The string will oscillate in the 1st harmonic.

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Chapter17: Sound

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Problem 17CQ: A string is tied between two lab posts a distance L apart. The tension in the string and the linear...

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