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HIGHER MODES OF STRING

An oscillation is called a ìMODEî if

each point makes simple harmonic motion

first mode: freq. f1

ìfundamentalî

2nd mode: freq. f2 = 2f1

ìfirst overtoneî

3rd mode: freq. f3 = 3f

ìsecond overtoneî

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NODE: place where string does not move

ANTINODE (BELLY): largest amplitude of motion

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