Wave Motion 2 Question 21
21. An open pipe is suddenly closed at one end with the result that the frequency of third harmonic of the closed pipe is found to be higher by then the fundamental frequency of the open pipe. The fundamental frequency of the open pipe is
(1996, 2M)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 21. (a)
Solution:
- Length of the organ pipe is same in both the cases.
Fundamental frequency of open pipe is
Frequency of third harmonic of closed pipe will be
Given that,
or
Therefore, fundamental frequency of the open pipe is