MCQ
A standing wave is produced on a string fixed at one end with the other end free. The length of the string ______ 
  • A
    must be an odd integral multiple of λ
  • B
    must be an odd integral multiple of λ/2
  • must be an odd integral multiple of λ/4
  • D
    must be an even integer multiple of λ 

Answer

Correct option: C.
must be an odd integral multiple of λ/4
A standing wave is produced on a string fixed at one end with the other end free. The length of the string must be an odd integral multiple of λ/4.

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