Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Wave Motion and Waves on a String
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Wave Motion and Waves on a String
A string has three resonant frequencies at 90 Hz , 150 Hz , and 210...
A string has three resonant frequencies at , , and . Determine the highest possible fundamental frequency of vibration for this string.
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
The resonant frequencies of a vibrating string are integer multiples of its fundamental frequency .
Let the given resonant frequencies be , , and .
We have , , and , where are integers.
The highest possible fundamental frequency is the highest common factor (HCF) of the given resonant frequencies.
The highest common factor is .
Thus, the highest possible fundamental frequency is .
Let the given resonant frequencies be , , and .
We have , , and , where are integers.
The highest possible fundamental frequency is the highest common factor (HCF) of the given resonant frequencies.
The highest common factor is .
Thus, the highest possible fundamental frequency is .