IB skill practice

Use standing wave and resonance relationships

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Harmonic frequency multiple

The fundamental frequency of a resonating string in a harbour wave sensor is \(100\,\text{Hz}\). Calculate the frequency of harmonic \(n=4\). Use the diagram labels before calculating the requested value. Enter the numerical result and choose the interpretation that matches the wave physics.

Worked practice: physics data and result

Read the physical quantities first, then calculate the result and state what it means.