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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 exhibits three resonant frequencies at 90 Hz , 150 Hz ,...

A string exhibits three resonant frequencies at 90 Hz90 \text{ Hz}, 150 Hz150 \text{ Hz}, and 210 Hz210 \text{ Hz}. Identify which harmonics of the fundamental frequency these given frequencies correspond to.

Options

  1. A3rd, 5th, and 7th
  2. B3rd, 6th, and 9th
  3. C1st, 2nd, and 3rd
  4. D2nd, 4th, and 6th

Correct answer

A. 3rd, 5th, and 7th

Step-by-step solution

The given resonant frequencies are 90 Hz90 \text{ Hz}, 150 Hz150 \text{ Hz}, and 210 Hz210 \text{ Hz}.

The fundamental frequency f0f_0 is the highest common factor of the given resonant frequencies.

f0=HCF(90,150,210)=30 Hzf_0 = \text{HCF}(90, 150, 210) = 30 \text{ Hz}

Expressing the given frequencies in terms of f0f_0:

90 Hz=3×30 Hz=3f090 \text{ Hz} = 3 \times 30 \text{ Hz} = 3f_0

150 Hz=5×30 Hz=5f0150 \text{ Hz} = 5 \times 30 \text{ Hz} = 5f_0

210 Hz=7×30 Hz=7f0210 \text{ Hz} = 7 \times 30 \text{ Hz} = 7f_0

Therefore, the given frequencies correspond to the 3rd, 5th, and 7th harmonics.
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