Two strings differing only in length are attached to the same oscillator, as sho

Question

Two strings differing only in length are attached to the same oscillator, as shown in the figure above. Both are fixed at the other end and are
under the same tension. The oscillator creates a transverse wave and is adjusted to the lowest frequency that creates a standing wave on the shorter string. Which of the following explains why there will not be a standing wave on the longer string?

a. The waves travel at slightly different speeds
on the two strings.

b. An oscillator frequency that results in a
standing wave on a string of one length
cannot result in a standing wave on a string
with a different length.

c. The amplitude of the wave does not match
the boundary conditions for strings of
different length at the same time.

d. The wavelength associated with the given
frequency does not match the boundary
conditions set by the length of the longer
string.

Explanation / Answer

correct answer is ................... d

The wavelength associated with the given
frequency does not match the boundary
conditions set by the length of the longer
string.

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