Which of these lists is in order of increasing wavelength?
A) Second harmonic, third harmonic, fourth harmonic
B) First harmonic, second harmonic, fundamental
C) Third harmonic, second harmonic, first harmonic
D) First harmonic, second harmonic, third harmonic

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The wavelength of a harmonic is inversely proportional to the harmonic number (n). Therefore, as the harmonic number increases, the wavelength decreases. In option C, the third harmonic has the shortest wavelength (highest frequency), followed by the second harmonic and then the first harmonic (lowest frequency).

Which of These Lists Is in Order of Increasing Wavelength