Wave Mechanics Question 645

Question: The number of possible natural oscillation of air column in a pipe closed at one end of length 85 cm whose frequencies lie below 1250 Hz are: (velocity of sound $ =340m{{s}^{-1}} $ )

Options:

A) 4

B) 5

C) 7

D) 6

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] In case of closed organ pipe frequency, $ f _{n}=(2n+1)\frac{v}{4l} $ For $ n=0,,f _{0}=100Hz $

$ n=1,,f _{1}=300Hz $

$ n=2,,f _{2}=500Hz $

$ n=3,,f _{3}=700Hz $

$ n=4,,f _{4}=900Hz $

$ n=5,,f _{5}=1100Hz $

$ n=6,,f _{6}=1300Hz $ Hence possible natural oscillation whose frequencies < 1250 Hz=6(n= 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)