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Sound Waves: Closed Pipe MCQ

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Closed PipeEasyQuestion 31242

Question

Fundamental frequency of a closed pipe of length L is:
  1. A
    v/4L
    Correct
  2. B
    v/2L
  3. C
    v/L
  4. D
    3v/4L

Correct answer

v/4L

Explanation

Closed pipe: one end node, one end antinode. Fundamental has λ/4 = L → f₁ = v/(4L).