The velocity of waves in a string fixed at both ends is $2\ m/s.$ The string forms standing waves with nodes $5.0\ cm$ apart. The frequency of vibration of the string in $Hz$ is

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(c) Here $\frac{\lambda}{2} = 5.0\ cm\  \Rightarrow \lambda = 10\ cm$
Hence $n = \frac{v}{\lambda} = \frac{200}{10} = 20\ Hz$

Q. The velocity of waves in a string fixed at both ends is $2\ m/s.$ The string forms standing waves with nodes $5.0\ cm$ apart. The frequency of vibration of the string in $Hz$ is

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