Standard Books Physics Resonance in tubes MCQ Question with Solution

One of the modes of resonance in a tube containing water at one end has been shown. The tube in the present case is in

A

first harmonic

B

third harmonic

C

fifth harmonic

D

seventh harmonic

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The end in contact with water is a node while the open end is an antinode. In the present case, tube is in seventh harmonic.

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