A $20 \mathrm{~cm}$ long string, having a mass of $1.0 \mathrm{~g}$, is fixed at both the ends. The tension in the string is $0.5 \mathrm{~N}$. The string is set into vibrations using an external vibrator of frequency $100 \mathrm{~Hz}$. Find the separation (in $cm$) between the successive nodes on the string.
  • A$5$
  • B$6$
  • C$7$
  • D$8$
IIT 2009, Advanced
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