How Many Harmonics in a 4-Node Standing Wave?

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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?




The Attempt at a Solution


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