NEETPhysics-Waves
NEET Physics Standing Waves MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
A string fixed at its both ends vibrates in 5 loops as shown in the figure. The total number of nodes and antinodes are respectively
A
5, 6
B
6, 5
C
7, 4
D
4, 7
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
For a string with n loops, there are n+1 nodes and n antinodes. Thus, for 5 loops, there are 6 nodes and 5 antinodes.
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