Medium MCQ +4 / -1

The fundamental frequency of an open organ pipe of length $L$ (sound speed $v$) is:

  1. A $v/(2L)$ Correct answer
  2. B $v/L$
  3. C $v/(4L)$
  4. D $2v/L$

Solution

Open pipe fundamental: $L = \lambda/2 \Rightarrow f = v/(2L)$.

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Waves · Topic: Stationary Waves

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