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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Sound Waves

Determine the greatest length of an organ pipe open at both ends...

Determine the greatest length of an organ pipe open at both ends such that its fundamental frequency lies within the normal hearing range (2020–20,000 Hz20{,}000 \text{ Hz}). The speed of sound in air is 340 m s−1340 \text{ m s}^{-1}.

Options

  1. A17 m17 \text{ m}
  2. B0.0085 m0.0085 \text{ m}
  3. C8.5 m8.5 \text{ m}
  4. D4.25 m4.25 \text{ m}

Correct answer

C. 8.5 m8.5 \text{ m}

Step-by-step solution

The fundamental frequency of an organ pipe open at both ends is given by f=v2Lf = \dfrac{v}{2L}, where vv is the speed of sound and LL is the length of the pipe.

For the length LL to be maximum, the fundamental frequency ff must be minimum.

The minimum frequency in the normal hearing range is f_{\text\min} = 20 \text{ Hz}.

Substituting the given values, we get L_{\text\max} = \dfrac{v}{2f_{\text\min}}.

L_{\text\max} = \dfrac{340}{2 \times 20} = \dfrac{340}{40} = 8.5 \text{ m}.
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