Standing Waves on a String: A 4.0-g string is 0.39 m long and is under tension. The string vibrates at 600 Hz in its third harmonic. What is the tension in this string?

A. 250 N
B. 200 N
C. 160 N
D. 290 N
E. 340 N


Answer: A

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