Air column in a pipe closed at one end is in resonance with a tuning fork producing wavelength of 264 cm. The length of the air column is:
Correct answer: B. 66.0 cm
- A. 31.3 cm
- B. 66.0 cm
- C. 93.8 cm
- D. 132 cm
Explanation
In a pipe closed at one end, the fundamental frequency is achieved when the length of the air column equals one-fourth of the wavelength of the sound. Given the wavelength of 264 cm, the resonant length is calculated as 264 cm / 4 = 66 cm, making Option B correct.Option A (31.3 cm) is incorrect as it does not correspond to any significant resonance mode. Option C (93.8 cm) pertains to a higher harmonic (third harmonic) rather than the fundamental frequency. Option D (132 cm) represents half the wavelength, which is not applicable for the fundamental frequency in a pipe closed at one end.
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