Does the nth harmonic always produce n loops in sound?

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Hello,

Does the nth harmonic ALWAYS produce n loops, when referring to sound?
If not, is there a general rule for this?

Thanks.
 
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oneplusone said:
Hello,

Does the nth harmonic ALWAYS produce n loops, when referring to sound?
If not, is there a general rule for this?

Thanks.

What exactly are you referring when you say loop?