Understanding Standing Wave Patterns at 50Hz Frequency

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To determine the resulting wave when a 50Hz frequency is fed to a string with a fundamental frequency of 25Hz, it is identified as the second harmonic of the fundamental. The second harmonic will exhibit one full wavelength in the standing wave oscillation. For fundamental frequencies that are not multiples of 50Hz, calculations require understanding the relationship between the frequencies and their harmonics. The discussion highlights the importance of harmonic relationships in wave patterns. Ultimately, the complexities of wave calculations depend on the specific frequencies involved.
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In a standing wave, if the fundamental frequency is 25hz
but the frequency that is currently being fed to the string is 50hz how do i determine what the resulting wave will look like?
 
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Which harmonic of 25Hz is 50Hz?
 
Is it the second one?
 
Yes. So if the first mode of the fundamental has a half wavelength oscillation in the standing wave, how many wavelengths will there be for a 2nd harmonic standing wave oscillation?
 
What about for fundamental frequencies that aren't multiples of 50hz.
How do i calculate what waves would be created?

Edit:nevermind this post, too early in the morning for me.
 

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