A string is stretched and fixed at both ends, 200 cm apart. If the density of the string is 0.015 g/cm, and its tension is 600 N, what is the wavelength (in cm) of the first harmonic?

A. 600
B. 400
C. 800
D. 1000
E. 200


Answer: B

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