How Do You Find the Position of Antinodes on a String with Fixed Ends?

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The discussion revolves around determining the positions of antinodes on a string with fixed ends, given a wavelength of 2.4 m. The original poster expresses uncertainty about how to approach the problem.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • Participants question the nature of the fixed end of the string, specifically whether it results in a node or an antinode. There is also inquiry about the relevance of the string's length as mentioned in the textbook.

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Participants are actively engaging with the problem, exploring the implications of the fixed end and the wavelength. There is a focus on clarifying assumptions, particularly regarding the behavior of waves at the boundaries of the string.

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There is a lack of specific information regarding the length of the string, which may influence the discussion. Participants are considering how this missing detail affects the identification of antinode positions.

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1. Waves traveling along a string have a wavelength of 2.4 m. When the waves reach the fixed end of the string, they are reflected. How far from the end are the first two antinodes?


2. Not sure what to use



3. I have no really a clue on what to do, if some one could explain it to me, that would be really helpful.
 
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What happens at the fixed end of the string? Do you get a node or antinode there?
 
Isn't there any specific length for the string given in your textbook?
 
Would that make a difference?
 
You get a node at the end.
 
So if there is a node at the end and the wavelength is 2.4m where will the anti nodes be?
 

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