The equation for the vibration of a string fixed at both ends vibrating in its third harmonic is given by y = 2 cm sin0.6cm−1 x cos500πs−1 t The length of the string is :
24.6 cm
12.5 cm
20.6 cm
15.7 cm
Wave number K = 2πλ = 0.6 cm−1
∴ λ2 = π0.6cm
or l = 3λ2 = 3π0.6cm = 15.7cm