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Sound Waves: Open Pipe MCQ

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Open PipeEasyQuestion 31243

Question

Open organ pipe supports harmonics:
  1. A
    Only odd (1st, 3rd, 5th...)
  2. B
    Only even (2nd, 4th, 6th...)
  3. C
    All harmonics (1st, 2nd, 3rd...)
    Correct
  4. D
    No harmonics

Correct answer

All harmonics (1st, 2nd, 3rd...)

Explanation

Open pipe: f_n = nv/(2L) for n = 1, 2, 3,... All harmonics are present — richer tone.

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