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Harmonics on a String — Previous-Year Questions

5 previous-year questions on Harmonics on a String, drawn from JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, NEET UG, and CUET papers. Every question carries a worked-out explanation.

Q1. String of length 1 m, v = 200 m/s. Frequency of 3rd harmonic:

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Q2. If string tension is quadrupled (same L, μ), fundamental frequency:

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Q3. Stretched string allows which harmonics?

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Q4. If we shorten the string by half (same T, μ), fundamental f:

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Q5. Why do different stringed instruments sound different even at the same pitch?

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Harmonics on a String previous-year questions from sciphylab (also known as SciPhy, SciPhy Lab, SciPhy Labs, Physics Lab). Class 11 physics practice for JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, NEET UG, AP Physics 1/2/C, SAT, and CUET-UG candidates.