Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]PhysicsSound Waves
Determine the fundamental frequency of vibration for an open organ pipe measuring 5 cm in length. Assume the speed of sound in air is 340 m s ⁻¹ .
Options
- A6.8 kHz
- B34 kHz
- C3.4 kHz
- D1.7 kHz
Correct answer
C. 3.4 kHz
Step-by-step solution
For an open organ pipe, the fundamental frequency is given by: f = v 2L Given v = 340 m s ⁻¹ and L = 5 cm = 0.05 m . Substituting the values: f = 340 2 0.05 f = 340 0.1 f = 3400 Hz = 3.4 kHz