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A string fixed at both the ends forms standing wave with node separation of $5 \mathrm{~cm}$. If the velocity of the wave on the string is $2 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$, then the frequency of vibration of the string is
PhysicsWaves and SoundMHT CETMHT CET 2023 (11 May Shift 1)
Options:
  • A $0.2 \mathrm{~Hz}$
  • B $10 \mathrm{~Hz}$
  • C $20 \mathrm{~Hz}$
  • D $40 \mathrm{~Hz}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $20 \mathrm{~Hz}$
Separation between consecutive nodes, $\frac{\lambda}{2}=5 \mathrm{~cm}$
$$
\therefore \quad \lambda=10 \mathrm{~cm}=0.1 \mathrm{~m}
$$

The frequency of vibration is given as:
$$
\mathrm{n}=\frac{\mathrm{v}}{\lambda}=\frac{2}{0.1}=20 \mathrm{~Hz}
$$

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