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A second harmonic has to be generated in a string of length l stretched between two rigid supports. The point where the string has to be plucked and touched are 

a
Plucked at l4 and touch at l2
b
Plucked at l4 and touch at 3l4
c
Plucked at l2 and touched at l4
d
Plucked at l2 and touched at 3l4

detailed solution

Correct option is A

Second harmonic means 2 loops in a total lengthHence plucking distance from one end =l2p=l2×2=l4.

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