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How do you describe the frequency in the first harmonic?
A. The frequency in the first harmonic is at the lowest to create a standing wave pattern.
B. The frequency in the first harmonic is at the greatest to create a standing wave pattern.
C. The frequency in the first harmonic is greater than both the second harmonic and the third harmonic.
D. The frequency in the first harmonic is two times larger than the fundamental frequency.
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