Standing waves and resonance frequency

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Standing waves on a string of length L occur at angular frequencies given by ω_n=n(vπ/L). These frequencies are indeed the same as the string's resonant frequencies, as confirmed by participants in the discussion. The concept of standing waves is closely related to a string's resonant modes. The conversation briefly diverges into a light-hearted comment about a user's profile icon. Overall, the key takeaway is the equivalence of standing wave frequencies and resonant frequencies for strings.
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Hi all.

I have shown that standing waves occur on a string of length L (fastened at x=0 and x=L) for angular frequencies:

<br /> \omega_n=n\frac{v\pi}{L}.<br />

Are these frequencies the same as the strings resonance frequencies?

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Niles.
 
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Hmm, not really. I'm just wondering if the above frequencies are the resonant frequencies of the string.
 
Yes. According to LowlyPion's link, standing waves are pretty much synonymous with a string's resonant modes.
 
Redbelly98 said:
Yes. According to LowlyPion's link, standing waves are pretty much synonymous with a string's resonant modes.

Im going to highjack this thread and say that redbelly has the best icon of all time... I am not sure why but I am laughing hysterically at the sight of a bird wrapped in Christmas lights hahah
 
Hmm, yeah.. I guess it does say indirectly.

Thanks to all.
 
NBAJam100 said:
Im going to highjack this thread and say that redbelly has the best icon of all time...

Thanks!

Niles said:
Thanks to all.

You're welcome.
 

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