Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The wavelength of fundamental mode of vibration and the third harmonic of a guitar string are to be calculated.
Concept introduction:
There are mainly two types of waves; travelling waves and standing waves. A travelling wave is a wave that propagates through space. For example,
(b)
Interpretation:
The number of nodes in third harmonic of a guitar string is to be calculated.
Concept introduction:
There are mainly two types of waves; travelling waves and standing waves. A travelling wave is a wave that propagates through space. For example, electromagnetic radiation. A standing wave originates in a place where physical boundary is present. For example, guitar string which has fixed ends.
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