A tube closed at one end and containing air produces, when excited, the fundamental note of frequency 512Hz. If the tube is open at both ends, the fundamental frequency that can be excited is (Hz).
Correct answer: A. 1024
- A. 1024
- B. 512
- C. 256
- D. 128
Explanation
The fundamental frequency of a tube closed at one end is given by:f = v / 4LWhere v is the speed of sound in air, and L is the length of the tube.In this case, f = 512 Hz, so v = 4L x 512 = 2048L.The fundamental frequency of a tube open at both ends is given by:f = v / 2LSubstituting v = 2048L, we get:f = 2048L / 2L = 1024 Hz
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