For a certain organ pipe, three successive resonance frequencies are observed at 425, 595, and 765 Hz. The speed of the sound in air is 340 m/s. The pipe is:
Correct answer: A. Closed pipe of length 1 m
- A. Closed pipe of length 1 m
- B. Closed pipe of length 2 m
- C. Open pipe of length 1 m
- D. Open pipe of length 2 m
Explanation
To find out which organ pipe is used, first, we will take the ratio of 3 observed harmonics: 425:595:765 5x 85 : 7x 85 : 9x 85 Since each successive harmonic is an odd number; the organ pipe is most likely a closed one and 85Hz is common for all so it is the fundamental frequency or f=425/5 = 85Hz f=595/7 =85Hz f=765/9= 85Hz Now: For fundamental frequency: L =v/4f = 340/85x4 = 1m answer!
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