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The wave – function for a certain standing wave on a string fixed at both ends is y(x,t) = 0.5 sin (0.025  x) cos500 t where x and y are in centimeters and t is in seconds. The shortest possible length of the string is :

1. 126 cm
2. 160 cm
3. 40 cm
4. 80 cm

Correct answer: 40 cm

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