Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2009 2009Moderate

In open organ pipe of length l is the wavelength of the fundamental note is:

Correct answer: B. Equal to 2L

  • A. Equal to 1
  • B. Equal to 2L
  • C. Equal to 4L
  • D. Equal to 3l/2

Explanation

Equal to 2L: This option is correct. In an open organ pipe, the fundamental wavelength corresponds to the length of the pipe, so the wavelength is equal to 2 times the length (2L).

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