$A$ string $2.0\, m$ long and fixed at its ends is driven by a $240\, Hz$ vibrator. The string vibrates in its third harmonic mode. The speed of the wave and its fundamental frequency are:

  • A
    $320\, m/s, 120\, Hz$
  • B
    $180\, m/s, 80\, Hz$
  • C
    $180\, m/s, 120\, Hz$
  • D
    $320\, m/s, 80\, Hz$

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