A string of length $0.4\, m$ and mass ${10^{ - 2}}\,kg$ is tightly clamped at its ends. The tension in the string is $1.6\, N.$ Identical wave pulses are produced at one end at equal intervals of time $\Delta t$. The minimum value of $\Delta t$ which allows constructive interference between successive pulses is  .... $s$
  • A$0.05$
  • B$0.10$
  • C$0.20$
  • D$0.40$
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