Standard Books Physics Standing Waves MCQ Question with Solution

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

From the figure, the total number of nodes is 6 and the total number of antinodes is 5.

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