The number of quantization frequency of stationary wave in pipe when its one end is closed is:
Correct answer: D. Odd number
- A. Whole number
- B. Natural number
- C. Even number
- D. Odd number
Explanation
(A) Option A: Whole number. This option states that the quantization frequency of a stationary wave in a pipe with one end closed is a whole number. However, this is not correct. The quantization frequencies in this case are not necessarily whole numbers.(B) Option B: Natural number. This option states that the quantization frequency of a stationary wave in a pipe with one end closed is a natural number. This is also not correct. The quantization frequencies can include both natural numbers and non-natural numbers.(C) Option C: Even number. This option states that the quantization frequency of a stationary wave in a pipe with one end closed is an even number. This is not correct. The quantization frequencies in this case are not limited to even numbers.(D) Option D: Odd number. This is the correct answer! The quantization frequencies of a stationary wave in a pipe with one end closed are odd numbers. This means that the frequencies can be 1, 3, 5, and so on.
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