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 (–). The speed of sound in air is .
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Correct answer
C.
Step-by-step solution
The fundamental frequency of an organ pipe open at both ends is given by , where is the speed of sound and is the length of the pipe.
For the length to be maximum, the fundamental frequency 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}.
For the length to be maximum, the fundamental frequency 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}.