Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stationary waves

Stationary waves — practice question

The diagram depicts a steel wire fixed at one end. At the free end, a weight is hanging from the wire over a pulley. A vibrator is fitted to the wire close to the fixed end. A stationary wave containing one loop is formed. The vibrator operates at frequency $f$. Which frequency should be chosen to form a stationary wave with two loops?

  • A$\frac{f}{4}$
  • B$\frac{f}{2}$
  • C$2f$
  • D$4f$

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