wave_mechanics organ_pipe_vibration_of_air_column Question 36

Question: Stationary waves are set up in air column. Velocity of sound in air is 330 m/s and frequency is 165 Hz. Then distance between the nodes is

[EAMCET (Engg.) 1995; CPMT 1999]

Options:

A) 2 m

B) 1 m

C) 0.5 m

D) 4 m

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ v=330 $

$ m/s $ ; $ n=165 $

$ Hz $ .

Distance between two successive nodes = $ \frac{\lambda }{2} $

$ =\frac{v}{2n}=\frac{330}{2\times 165}=1m $