MCQ
A device used for investigating the vibration of a fixed string or wire is
  • Sonometer
  • B
    barometer
  • C
    Hydrometer
  • D
    None of these

Answer

Correct option: A.
Sonometer
a
(a)Sonometer is used to produce resonance of sound source with stretched vibrating string.

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