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Problem 21.10
Part A
What are the three longest wavelengths for standing waves on a 171- -long string that is fixed at both ends?
Enter your answers in descending order separated by commas.
ANSWER: , , = Answer not displayed

Part B
If the frequency of the second-longest wavelength is 59 , what is the frequency of the third-longest wavelength?
Express your answer using two significant figures.
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Problem 21.39
A guitar string with a linear density of 2.00 is stretched between supports that are 60.0 apart. The string is observed to form a standing wave with three antinodes when driven at a frequency of 440 .
Part A
What is the frequency of the fifth harmonic of this string?
ANSWER: 733
Correct Hz

Part B
What is the tension in the string?
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Part A
What are the three longest wavelengths for standing waves on a 171- -long string that is fixed at both ends?
Enter your answers in descending order separated by commas.
ANSWER: , , = Answer not displayed

Part B
If the ...

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