A string of length 2.5 m is fixed at both ends. When the string vibrates at a frequency of 85 Hz, a standing wave with five loops is formed

(a) Determine the distance between two adjacent nodes.
(b) Determine the wavelength of the waves that travel on the string.
(c) Determine the speed of traveling waves on this string.
(d) Determine the fundamental frequency of this string.


(a) 0.50 m (b) 1.0 m (c) 85 m/s (d) 17 Hz

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