NEET2015Physics-Waves

NEET 2015 Physics Sound Waves MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

The fundamental frequency of a closed organ pipe of length 20 cm is equal to the second overtone of an organ pipe open on both ends. The length of organ pipe open at both the ends is

A

80 cm

B

100 cm

C

120 cm

D

140 cm

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The fundamental frequency of a closed pipe is v/4Lv/4L and the second overtone of an open pipe is 3v/2L3v/2L. Equating and solving gives the length of the open pipe as 80 cm.

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