Fixed-string harmonic frequencies
Gives allowed frequencies for a stretched string fixed at both ends.
Symbols, conditions & references
When this applies
Small transverse displacement, uniform flexible string, constant tension and fixed nodes at both ends.
- fₙ
- frequency of harmonic nHz
- n
- positive integer harmonic numberdimensionless
- L
- vibrating lengthm
- T
- string tensionN
- μ
- mass per unit lengthkg m⁻¹