Standing Waves on a string

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  7. Standing Waves on a string


Standing waves on a string are produced only at specific frequencies.

standing+waves

For string fixed at both ends:

standing+waves+2

For string fixed at one end:

At closed/fixed ends, there must be nodes.
At open/loose ends, there must be antinodes.

standing+waves+3

End correction, e (for air column):


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