Two stretched strings with the same length but different tensions are both resonating at the same frequency. Which string has the greater number of antinodes?
A) The string with the larger tension.
B) The string with the smaller tension.
C) Both must have the same number of antinodes.

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The string with the smaller tension will have a lower wave speed, requiring more segments (antinodes) to achieve the same frequency as the string with higher tension.

Two Stretched Strings with the Same Length but Different Tensions