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15. An organ pipe is closed at one end and open at the other. How long is the pipe if it plays a note with a frequency of 20.6 Hz? Recall that the frequency heard will be that of the fundamental frequency for the pipe. a) 1.47 m b) 2.62 m c) 3.55 m d) 4.16 m e) 1.96 m

          15. An organ pipe is closed at one end and open at the other. How long is the pipe if it plays a
note with a frequency of 20.6 Hz? Recall that the frequency heard will be that of the fundamental
frequency for the pipe.
a) 1.47 m
b) 2.62 m
c) 3.55 m
d) 4.16 m
e) 1.96 m

15. An organ pipe is closed at one end and open at the other. How long is the pipe if it plays a
note with a frequency of 20.6 Hz? Recall that the frequency heard will be that of the fundamental
frequency for the pipe.
a) 1.47 m
b) 2.62 m
c) 3.55 m
d) 4.16 m
e) 1.96 m

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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Solved by Expert Madhur L

03/31/2022

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Step 1: The fundamental frequency of a closed pipe is given by: $$f_1 = \frac{v}{4L}$$ where $f_1$ is the fundamental frequency, $v$ is the speed of sound, and $L$ is the length of the pipe. Show more…

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15. An organ pipe is closed at one end and open at the other. How long is the pipe if it plays a note with a frequency of 20.6 Hz? Recall that the frequency heard will be that of the fundamental frequency for the pipe. a) 1.47 m b) 2.62 m c) 3.55 m d) 4.16 m e) 1.96 m