Wave Mechanics Question 1112

Question: An air column in a pipe, which is closed at one end, will be in resonance with a vibrating body of frequency 166 Hz, if the length of the air column is

[UPSEAT 2001]

Options:

A) 2.00 m

B) 1.50 m

C) 1.00 m

D) 0.50 m

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

For closed pipe $ n _{1}=\frac{v}{4l}\Rightarrow l=\frac{v}{4n}=\frac{332}{4\times 166}=0.5m $