How Many Harmonics in a 4-Node Standing Wave?

PearlyD · Jan 26, 2010

Homework Statement

A standing wave is set on a string by a vibrating the string at one end. You count 4 nodes on the standing wave. Which harmonic have you produced?

I thought it was 3rd harmonic,but my teacher put 2nd harmonic
whos right?

Stonebridge · Jan 26, 2010

NAN 1st harmonic (fundamental)
NANAN 2nd harmonic (1st overtone)
NANANAN 3rd harmonic (2nd overtone)
http://www.physics247.com/physics-tutorial/guitar-string-harmonics.shtml

You're correct.