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A stretched string of length l, fixed at both ends can sustain stationary waves of wavelength `lambda` given by

A

`lambda =(n^(2))/(2L)`

B

`lambda =(n^(2))/(2n)`

C

`lambda =(2L)/(n)`

D

`lambda =(2n)/(L)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`n (lambda/2) = L :. lambda = (2L)/n`
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