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Physics for Scientists and Engineers Study Guide, Vol. 1 (6th Edition) by University Todd Ruskell, Paul A. Tipler, Gene P. Mosca Paperback, 572 Pages, Published 2007 ISBN-10: 0-7167-8467-X / 071678467X ISBN-13: 978-0-7167-8467-8 / 9780716784678 For a vibrating string of finite length, the motion of the string can always be treated as a superposition of standing waves. The wave function is a sum of the standing wave functions, with each harmonic having a different amplitude. In fact, when a string is plucked, it always vibrates with a co |