wave_mechanics organ_pipe_vibration_of_air_column Question 24

Question: The frequency of fundamental tone in an open organ pipe of length 0.48 m is 320 Hz. Speed of sound is 320 m/sec. Frequency of fundamental tone in closed organ pipe will be

[MP PMT 2003]

Options:

A) 153.8 Hz

B) 160.0 Hz

C) 320.0 Hz

D) 143.2 Hz

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ {n _{\text{Closed}}}=\frac{1}{2}({n _{\text{Open}}})=\frac{1}{2}\times 320=160Hz $