A string of mass 6 grams is stretched to a length of 1.7 meters and fastened at both end so that it can freely vibrate. The tension on the string is 1900 Newtons. What is the wavelength of the first harmonic (also called the fundamental frequency) of standing wave created by the vibrating string?  m   What is the wavelength of the third harmonic of standing wave created by the vibrating string?

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A string of mass 6 grams is stretched to a length of 1.7 meters and fastened at both end so that it can freely vibrate. The tension on the string is 1900 Newtons.

What is the wavelength of the first harmonic (also called the fundamental frequency) of standing wave created by the vibrating string?
 m

 

What is the wavelength of the third harmonic of standing wave created by the vibrating string?
 m

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