Wave Mechanics Question 1113

Question: If the velocity of sound in air is 350 m/s. Then the fundamental frequency of an open organ pipe of length 50 cm, will be

[CPMT 1997; MH CET 2001; Pb. PMT 2001]

Options:

A) 350 Hz

B) 175 Hz

C) 900 Hz

D) 750 Hz

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Fundamental frequency of open pipe $ n _{1}=\frac{v}{2l}=\frac{350}{2\times 0.5}=350 $

$ Hz $ .