College Physics (7th Edition)

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Chapter 13 - Vibrations and Waves - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 483: 17

Answer

(c) one wavelength

Work Step by Step

In the second harmonic mode, the standing wave in the string exhibits one wavelength. For $n^{th}$ harmonic mode, the wavelength of the standing wave is $L=n(\frac{wavelength}{2})$ where L is the length of the string. So for n=2, we have L=wavelength.
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