NEETPhysics-Waves
NEET Physics Sound Waves MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
An organ pipe closed at one end has fundamental frequency of 1500 Hz. The maximum number of overtones generated by this pipe which a normal person can hear is
A
14
B
13
C
6
D
9
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The overtones for a closed pipe are odd harmonics. The highest frequency a normal person can hear is 20,000 Hz.
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