Harmonics and Standing Waves

Practice Questions

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Questions
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1

Suppose that the fifth harmonic of a standing wave contained within a pipe closed at both ends has a wavelength of . What is the length of the pipe?

2

A pipe has a length of . If the pipe is open at both ends, what is the frequency of the third harmonic assuming that the velocity in which sound moves through the air is .

3

A string under tension is oscillated at the 5th harmonic. What is the wavelength of this oscillation?

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