MDCAT Physics MCQ #3980

A stationary wave is produced on a string of length 2 m with 4 nodes. What is the wavelength of the wave?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #3980

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A stationary wave is produced on a string of length 2 m with 4 nodes. What is the wavelength of the wave?

    • A) 0.8 m
    • B) 1.0 m
    • C) 1.33 m
    • D) 2.0 m

    Answer: 1.33 m

    Explanation: 4 nodes mean 3 antinodes, so it's the 3rd harmonic. Wavelength = 2 * length / 3 = 4/3 m = 1.33 m. Option B is incorrect due to wrong harmonic consideration.