Most orchestral music is written for 1st and 2nd violins, or two sections. Sometimes those parts might be divided further, but that doesn't count as separate sections.
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It really depends on the type of orchestra and there conducter but usually 5
it depends on how big the orchestra is. there is no set number.
3. There are two sections of violins, 1 section of violas, and 1 section of cellos.
Depends on which orchestral piece and by which composer we are talking about. The actual number of musicians required for any given piece is usually defined in the score written by the composer. There is no real "standard" cut and dried number that fits to every situation.
If you count both Violin parts (Violin I & II), there were between 16 violinists in the early Classical orchestra and up to 30 in the present day. Any number between those two extremes could be in a professional orchestra.